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The '''Aula''' is the [[University of Pretoria]]'s main hall and site of ceremonies. It was designed by Karel Jooste and completed in 1958. The Aula was the first Opera House to be built in Pretoria and remained the 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.
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The '''[[Aula]]''' was for many years the [[University of Pretoria]]'s main hall and site of performances and ceremonies.  
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It was designed by Karel Jooste as a music and opera venue and was completed in 1958.  
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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.
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Among the theatrical works performed there over the years was [[Neels Hansen]]'s 1972 production of ''[[Elektra]]'', ''inter alia'' featuring the Greek classical actress [[Aleka Katseli]], along with local performers and drama students from the [[University of Pretoria]].
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Revision as of 05:35, 1 November 2024

The Aula was for many years the University of Pretoria's main hall and site of performances and ceremonies.

It was designed by Karel Jooste as a music and opera venue 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.

Among the theatrical works performed there over the years was Neels Hansen's 1972 production of Elektra, inter alia featuring the Greek classical actress Aleka Katseli, along with local performers and drama students from the University of Pretoria.


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