Erik de Waal
(19**-) South African puppeteer, storyteller and performer.
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Biography
Born in ***
Since 1999 he has lived in the Western Cape, but spends half the year performing for audiences of all ages in theatres, at festivals and schools around the world.
Training
Completed high school at ***. He started performing in amateur plays while at high school.
After beginning a course in Economics and finance, he switched to drama at the University of Stellenbosch, completing a B.Dram/B.A. (?*) in acting (with specializations in puppetry and cabaret) and an Honnours Degree in Educational Theatre from the same university.
Career
South African Erik de Waal lives in Cape Town, but spends most of the year performing for audiences of all ages in theatres, at festivals and schools around the world.
Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance
Awards, etc
Sources
http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/african-folktales-with-erik-de-waal
http://artstarts.com.previewmysite.com/assets/study_guides/erikdewaal.pdf
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