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| − | Founded in 1965 by Professor [[Geoff Cronjé]], it was originally named the [[Departement Dramatologie]] ("Department Dramatology"), later renamed the [[Universiteit van Pretoria Drama Departement]]. The original staff consisted of Cronje with lecturers [[Anna Neethling-Pohl]], | + | Founded in 1965 by Professor [[Geoff Cronjé]], it was originally named the [[Departement Dramatologie]] ("Department Dramatology"), later renamed the [[Universiteit van Pretoria Drama Departement]]. The original staff consisted of Cronje with lecturers like [[Anna Neethling-Pohl]], [[Neels Hansen]], [[Francois Swart]], |
The department has over the years produced numerous leading figures in the theatre and performance industry, among them | The department has over the years produced numerous leading figures in the theatre and performance industry, among them | ||
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The University of Pretoria Drama Department (Afrikaans: Universiteit van Pretoria Drama Departement) is a tertiary level drama and theatre training facility.
History
Founded in 1965 by Professor Geoff Cronjé, it was originally named the Departement Dramatologie ("Department Dramatology"), later renamed the Universiteit van Pretoria Drama Departement. The original staff consisted of Cronje with lecturers like Anna Neethling-Pohl, Neels Hansen, Francois Swart,
The department has over the years produced numerous leading figures in the theatre and performance industry, among them
At the begining of the 21st century all the arts Departments (including Drama) at the University were incorporated into a larger entity known as the School of the Arts: Drama[1] at the University of Pretoria.
Sources
https://www.up.ac.za/drama-department/article/44273/about-the-department
https://www.up.ac.za/school-of-the-arts
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