Hexagon Theatre

A purpose built theatre complex that is part of the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg campus (Golf Rd Pietermaritzburg).

The theatre was the brainchild of Dr Denis Schaffer, a lecturer in the Drama Department. The venue openened in 1977. The venue was designed to be theatre in the round - it is almost circular and the proscenium and seats can be flexibility arranged.

In 2014, the venue was headed by Peter Mitchell (Director), Sandra Styles (Theatre Manager) and Marcus Henning (Technician Head).

Productions

Productions staged at the theatre include:

1987: The Secrets of the Mystery Box

2014: Dancing in the Desert, Dirt, Woza Albert!, and the Annual Hexagon Minifest.

Other productions: The Rise of the Insanity League, Shirley Valentine (Kickstart)

Sources

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hexagon_Theatre_(KwaZulu-Natal)

http://hexagon.ukzn.ac.za/Home.aspx

https://dwrdistribution.co.za/hexagon-theatre/

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