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The [[Speech and Drama Association]] is a association aimed at promoting interest in speech and drama among children in South Africa.  
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The [[Durban Theatre Association]] was a politically inspired theatre group in Natal.  
  
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==The association==
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Founded in Durban by [[Ronnie Govender]], [[Slim Moodley]], [[Muthal Naidoo]], [[Prem Singh]] and  number of others in the late 1950s.
  
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Founded in 1943 by Professor [[Elizabeth Sneddon]], it operates as a non-profit organisation based in KwaZulu-Natal that organises Speech and Drama festivals at schools, where children are given the opportunity to explore their cultural interests. Qualified adjudicators provide constructive and encouraging feedback, both written and verbal. Certificates of achievement are awarded to all participants and bursaries are granted to those candidates showing promise.
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The association produced a South African version of the Greek classical play ''[[Antigone]]'', a work that attracted the attention of [[the Special Branch]] because of its references to the South African political situation.  
  
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The Syllabus is offered in three languages and in a wide range of categories. Workshops and brochures are available to assist teachers and pupils and a Festival Director is on hand to offer encouragement and guidance.
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Shortly afterwards, Govender relocated to Cape Town to study and the [[Durban Theatre Association]] folded.
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Website: https://www.speechanddrama.co.za/Pages/Default
 
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Latest revision as of 06:42, 24 May 2021

The Durban Theatre Association was a politically inspired theatre group in Natal.

Founded in Durban by Ronnie Govender, Slim Moodley, Muthal Naidoo, Prem Singh and number of others in the late 1950s.

The association produced a South African version of the Greek classical play Antigone, a work that attracted the attention of the Special Branch because of its references to the South African political situation.

Shortly afterwards, Govender relocated to Cape Town to study and the Durban Theatre Association folded.

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