The unique Darling Voorkamerfest is ready to roll again from September 4 to 6.

The artistic committee this year includes Nicolette Moses, Dutch impresario Inge Bos, Wim Visser, artistic director of The Royal Theatre Carré in Amsterdam and Tasha St.John-Reid the Darling co-ordinator, all of whom have been involved in the festival since its inception.

The Voorkamerfest is sui generis in that it includes productions in multiple languages and genres by outstanding local and international artists performed in the homes of local residents.

This year performers from South Africa include the saxophonist Dan Shout with The Onion Project and Tyrone Apollis' Geroeste Music.

Amanda Strydom will present an Afrikaans cabaret and those who enjoy comedy theatre might enjoy Rafiek Mammon and Gary Naidoo's Let's Mix It 2.8GLX and The Fiekie and Willie Show, starring Riana Alfreds and Charles Tertiens.

The TheatreSports team headed by Megan Furniss will present on-the-spot improvisation and La Rosa Spanish Dance Theatre's Peter Agulhas will perform Solo Flamenco accompanied by musicians and vocalist Lorean Swartz.

Writer, poet and photographer Philip de Vos will present his award-winning poetry and songs accompanied by the classical pianist Tertia Downie. There will also be a number of international artists participating whose names and profiles will be posted on the website by mid July.

Visitors buy a ticket for one of seven routes and are transported by local minibus taxi to three different homes in Darling where three varied performances are presented. The element of surprise is that the audiences never knows who they will see performing until they arrive at each venue.

Homes range from small township abodes to some of Darling's grand Cape Dutch homes, and the owners play host to each audience and introduce the performers. It is a truly South African cultural experience that offers an exciting mix of theatre genres to suit all tastes. This year, several visual artists in Darling will open their studios for visitors to meet them and view their art work.

Situated 55 minutes north of Cape Town, Darling is known for its vibrant community, gorgeous spring spectacle of wild flowers, superior wine estates,  and of course the legendary Evita se Perron that forms the hub of the fest and is traditionally abuzz with craft, food and wine stalls in the Piazza dolcEvita.

The 6th annual Voorkamerfest takes place on Friday 4th September at 5pm, Saturday 5th September at 12pm and 5pm and Sunday 6th September at 12pm. Tickets cost R99 per route with R1 from every ticket sold being donated to the Darling Trust.