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| − | Originally part of [[Christian Brothers | + | Originally part of [[Christian Brothers College]] ([[CBC]]), the buildings later named [[The Lier]] and [[Die Masker]] theatres, together with the other CBC buildings, were acquired by the University in 1968. |
In 1969 the school hall was presented to the Department of Drama for their use. It was renamed [[Die Masker]] and converted into a theatre for an audience of 240 people and equipped with basic lighting and audio facilities. | In 1969 the school hall was presented to the Department of Drama for their use. It was renamed [[Die Masker]] and converted into a theatre for an audience of 240 people and equipped with basic lighting and audio facilities. | ||
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==Productions== | ==Productions== | ||
Revision as of 18:05, 29 May 2026
Die Masker is a venue used by the Drama Department of the University of Pretoria
Contents
History
Originally part of Christian Brothers College (CBC), the buildings later named The Lier and Die Masker theatres, together with the other CBC buildings, were acquired by the University in 1968.
In 1969 the school hall was presented to the Department of Drama for their use. It was renamed Die Masker and converted into a theatre for an audience of 240 people and equipped with basic lighting and audio facilities.
Productions
Productions staged here include:
1977: A Christmas Carol (PACT Playwork)
Sources
https://artefacts.co.za/main/Buildings/bldgframes_mob.php?bldgid=8818
Greyvenstein, Walter 1988. The history and development of children's theatre in English in South Africa. Unpublished doctoral dissertation. Johannesburg: Rand Afrikaans University.
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