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“If you can conquer Shakespeare, imagine what else you can do. We’ve seen our theatre festival give young people a real sense of self-worth, and the confidence to tackle difficulties in their lives, ” says Kseniya Filinova-Bruton, the founder and CEO of the Shakespeare Schools Festival South Africa (SSFSA), now in its 12th year. Since 2009, the SSFSA has showcased 518 Shakespeare plays across South Africa, working with 10 866 learners from 597 schools, attracting nearly 30 000 audience members. This year it will