UP Drama Student Festival 2024

Join us for a showcase of the best student productions from the University of Pretoria School of the Arts: Drama, featuring top performances from the first semester of 2024.

Performances Include:

• Third Year Directing Student Productions: Four productions supervised by Mr. Calvin Ratladi.


• The Four Mrs Buchanans: A multi-camera sitcom performed by Honours students and directed by Dr. Lelia Bester.


• The memories we keep are the ones stuck to the soles of our feet: A physical theatre performance directed by Dr. Kristina Johnston, with dramaturgy by Dr. Lelia Bester. This piece recently completed a successful run at the Vrystaat Arts Festival.


• In-between: A solo performance by master’s student Shamiga Makaku.


• Barena/Chiefs Reimagined: A guest performance by Smangaliso Ngwenya, choreographed by David April, based on the original work of internationally acclaimed artist Vincent Sekwati Mantsoe.

Dates and Times:

• Tuesday, 23 July 2024 – Friday, 26 July 2024: 12:00 PM - 6:30 PM


• Saturday, 27 July 2024: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Venues:

• Lier Theatre


• Bok Theatre


• Drama Building


• The Javett Art Centre at the University of Pretoria


• Skuros (South Campus)

Refreshments Available: (cashless sales)

• Water


• Soft drinks


• Coffee


• Tea


• Wine (for sale to persons 18 years and older)

 Prohibited Items:

• Alcohol


• Weapons


• Photography or videography of any performances


• Eating or drinking inside any venues

Allowed:

• Own food/refreshments


• Photography or videography outside the venues


• Having fun

Parking:

• Parking is available on the University of Pretoria Hatfield Campus with a valid ticket confirmation for the applicable day.


• Parking is not available for registered University of Pretoria students.

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GET IN TOUCH

012 880 26 35 /[email protected]

OPERATING HOURS

Ticketing Support:

Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm Saturdays 10am - 2pm Sundays 10am -1pm Public Holidays 10am - 1pm