Zoettje Hofmeyr

Zoettje Hofmeyr (19*-). English speech and voice lecturer and director.

Training
She trained at the University of Stellenbosch Drama Department.

Career
She teaches at the University of Stellenbosch Drama Department.

Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance
An active member of the Libertas Theatre Club. Like her husband, Jannie Hofmeyr, she was involved in the launch of the Afrikaans "Kabaret" tradition in South Africa through her work with authors, composers and directors such as Etienne van Heerden, Hennie Aucamp, Anthony Costandius, Herman Pretorius and Jannie Hofmeyr in Stellenbosch. For example she directed 3-D by Costandius for the Libertas Theatre Club in 1984, starring Antoinette Pienaar, Ilse Roos, André Swartz and Jannie Hofmeyr.

She has directed a number of plays, particularly more controversial work by American authors, with her students and members of the Libertas Theatre Club.

Return to
Return to ESAT Personalities H

Return to South African Theatre Personalities

Return to The ESAT Entries

Return to Main Page