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 The [[Aula]] remained a major venue in the city until the [[State Theatre]]'s completion in the early 1980s and played host to foreign dignitaries, presidents, local and international artists and numerous theatrical and musical productions over the years
-In 2009 a refurbishment of the old building began, designed by Anton de Jongh of ARC Architects. The new complex, consisting of the [[Aula]] theatre, the [[Rautenbach Hall]], the [[Musaion]] and the [[Amphitheatre]], and was formally opened in 2012 by UP Vice-Chancellor and Principal Professor Cheryl de la Rey followed by a variety programme of song, dance and musical performances as well as art exhibitions. In 2013 thos new [[Aula]] complex was awarded the [[SAPOA Award]].
+In 2009 a refurbishment of the old building began, designed by Anton de Jongh of ARC Architects. The new complex, consisting of the [[Aula]] theatre, the [[Rautenbach Hall]], the [[Musaion]] and the [[Amphitheatre]], and was formally opened in 2012 by UP Vice-Chancellor and Principal Professor Cheryl de la Rey followed by a variety programme of song, dance and musical performances as well as art exhibitions. In 2013 the new [[Aula]] complex was awarded the [[SAPOA Award]].
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	Doreen Greig. 1971. ''A Guide to Architecture in South Africa''. Cape Town: [[Howard Timmins]]. pg 203		Doreen Greig. 1971. ''A Guide to Architecture in South Africa''. Cape Town: [[Howard Timmins]]. pg 203
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		+	PDBY Staff. 2012. Tuks unveils the new Aula. ''[[PDBY]]'', 4 September, 2012.[https://pdby.co.za/tuks-unveils-the-new-aula/]

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 The [[Aula]] remained a major venue in the city until the [[State Theatre]]'s completion in the early 1980s and played host to foreign dignitaries, presidents, local and international artists and numerous theatrical and musical productions over the years
-In 2013 [[Aula]] complex was awarded the [[SAPOA Award]].
+In 2009 a refurbishment of the old building began, designed by Anton de Jongh of ARC Architects. The new complex, consisting of the [[Aula]] theatre, the [[Rautenbach Hall]], the [[Musaion]] and the [[Amphitheatre]], and was formally opened in 2012 by UP Vice-Chancellor and Principal Professor Cheryl de la Rey followed by a variety programme of song, dance and musical performances as well as art exhibitions. In 2013 thos new [[Aula]] complex was awarded the [[SAPOA Award]].
 ==Performances==

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	The [[Aula]] was for many years the [[University of Pretoria]]'s main hall and site of performances and ceremonies.		The [[Aula]] was for many years the [[University of Pretoria]]'s main hall and site of performances and ceremonies.
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		+	Also referred to as [[The Aula]] or the [[UP Aula]] in some sources.

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-It was designed by [[Karel Jooste]] of ARC Architects, Pretoria, as a flexible 1,025-seat auditorium for musical and operatic productions, as part of a complex also including the [[Rautenbach Hall]] and a Student Centre. Completed in 1958, it was opened by the then Governor General, Dr E.G. Jansen, and on 2 November, 1958, and inaugurated with performances of  a concert by operatic singer Mimi Coertze as part of a gala season of 2 months consisting of drama, music and art.
+It was designed by [[Karel Jooste]] under the auspices of the architectural firm Philip Nel, Pretoria, as a flexible 1,025-seat auditorium for musical and operatic productions, as part of a complex also including the [[Rautenbach Hall]] and a Student Centre. Completed in 1958, it was opened by the then Governor General, Dr E.G. Jansen, and on 2 November, 1958, and inaugurated with performances of  a concert by operatic singer Mimi Coertze as part of a gala season of 2 months consisting of drama, music and art.
 The [[Aula]] remained a major venue in the city until the [[State Theatre]]'s completion in the early 1980s and played host to foreign dignitaries, presidents, local and international artists and numerous theatrical and musical productions over the years

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	https://www.up.ac.za/news/post_1774420-commemorating-the-aula		https://www.up.ac.za/news/post_1774420-commemorating-the-aula
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		+	https://artefacts.co.za/main/Buildings/bldgframes_mob.php?bldgid=8785
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		+	RC Fisher, SW le Roux and E Maré.. 1998. ''Architecture of the Transvaal''. Pretoria: [[UNISA]]. pg 128, 175-196, 128, 175-196, 214, 215, 216
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		+	Doreen Greig. 1971. ''A Guide to Architecture in South Africa''. Cape Town: [[Howard Timmins]]. pg 203

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-It was designed by Karel Jooste as a music and opera venue and was completed in 1958.
+It was designed by Karel Jooste as a flexible 1,012-seat auditorium for musical and operatic productions and was completed in 1958.
-The [[Aula]] remained a major venue in the city until the [[State Theatre]]'s completion in the early 1980s. The 1,012-seat auditorium has played host to foreign dignitaries, presidents, local and international artists.
+The [[Aula]] remained a major venue in the city until the [[State Theatre]]'s completion in the early 1980s and played host to foreign dignitaries, presidents, local and international artists and numerous theatrical and musical productions.
 ==Performances==