# Event Details

- **Event Name**: UP Drama Student Festival
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 21 Jul, 2025 at 10:00 am
- **Event Description**: The University of Pretoria (UP): School of the Arts (SOA): Drama will once again jump-start the second semester with an elaborate showcase of the best student productions devised during the first half of 2025.

To elevate this year’s rendition, our annual festival will include workshops presented by students, industry professionals and various behind-the-scenes staff who support all our students in realising their productions. Additionally, the festival programme includes interactive activities for audiences to contribute their arts in various forms.

Performances Include:

Third Year Directing Student Productions: Six productions directed by third year students supervised by Mr. Calvin Ratladi.
Dinner to Die For: A multi-camera sitcom performed by Honours students and directed by Dr. Lelia Bester.
Are we worth saving?: UP Drama’s contribution to the collaborative Theatre of Climate Action (TOCA) project with the Feminist Centre for Racial Justice (SOAS, University of London) and the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC). Choreography and dramaturgy by Dr Kristina Johnstone and Siya Radebe.
FraGmenT(s): A solo performance by master’s student Siya Radebe.

Workshops by UP Drama:

Make It Unique - Presented by Cindy Nhlangwiniw and Bridget Chauke 
Briefing the Creative Team - Presented by Nadine Minnaar 
Prepping for Tech - Presented by Nasiphi Magaba 
Stage Magic: Set & Lighting - Presented by Nadine Minnaar and Phuti Matuba 
Getting Technical: Marketing and Management - Presented by Nicola Prinsloo 
Owning your Art: Brand, Rights & Resources - Presented by final year Performing Arts Management students.

Industry Professionals Presenting Workshops:

Nicolene Olivier
Sarah Roberts
Somatics Workshop

Other Events/Activities:

Open Mic - Sessions on all days of the festival except Wednesday, 23 July 2025
Student-led activities - First and final year students lead activities that are regular events in the BDram degree.
Creative Station -  We provide the artistic tools and audiences create the art)

Dates and Times:

Monday, 21 July 2025 - Saturday, 26 July 2025: 10:00 - 16:30

Venues:

Bok Theatre
Amphitheatre
Lier Theatre
Masker Theatre
Skuros (Building 3, South Campus)

Refreshments Available: (cashless sales)

Water
Soft drinks
Wine (for sale to persons 18 years and older)

 Prohibited Items:

Alcohol
Weapons
Photography or videography of any performances
Eating or drinking inside any venues

Allowed:

Own food/refreshments
Photography or videography outside the venues
Having fun

Parking:

Parking is available on the University of Pretoria Hatfield Campus with a valid ticket confirmation for the applicable day.
Parking is not available for registered University of Pretoria students.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/pretoria/up-drama-student-festival/200028466901218
- **Event Categories**: art, theatre, performances, entertainment, festivals, workshops, open-mic
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 14

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Pretoria
- **state**: GT
- **country**: South Africa
- **location**: UP Hatfield Campus, Lynnwood Road, 0028 Pretoria, South Africa
- **lat**: -25.75627407366
- **long**: 28.231056165659
- **full address**: UP Hatfield Campus, Lynnwood Road, 0028 Pretoria, South Africa, Dr. Ae Samuels, 31/469, Tshwane, 0083, South Africa, Pretoria

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is UP Drama Student Festival being held?
  - **A:** UP Drama Student Festival takes place on Mon, 21 Jul, 2025 at 10:00 am to Mon, 21 Jul, 2025 at 10:00 am at UP Hatfield Campus, Lynnwood Road, 0028 Pretoria, South Africa, Dr. Ae Samuels, 31/469, Tshwane, 0083, South Africa, Pretoria.
- **Q**: Who is organizing UP Drama Student Festival?
  - **A:** UP Drama Student Festival is organized by UP Drama Department.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** UP Drama Student Festival is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Pretoria, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If UP Drama Student Festival sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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