University of the Witwatersrand Drama Department

Originally named the University of the Witwatersrand School of Dramatic Art The idea of founding a School of Drama had been spearheded by Vice Chancellor Prof Karl Tober and in 1975 this was achieved when David Horner was appointed as Professor and Head of the School of Dramatic Art. In 19** he was followed by Ian Steadman as second head of the School. In 199* Steadman left to become dean and was followed by Fred Hagemann (199*-1999) and Malcolm Purkey (2000-2004) and was ***. Originally housed in the Nunnery, they had offices in ** In 199* a new Performing Arts Centre was constructed and Mannie Manim was appointed director. Over the years the School has produced numerous leading theatre practitioners and researchers, including Jerry Mofokeng, Carol Steinberg, Aubrey Sechabi, Themba Wakashe, Edward Jordan, Siphiwe Khumalo, Gine Schmukler, Irene Stephanou, Gina Benjamin, Vusi Kunene, Nadine Zylstra,

Renamed the University of the Witwatersrand Drama Department in 200*???

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