First year UKZN Drama and Performance Studies students recently showcased a production of Under the Stars at the Open Air Theatre on the Howard College Campus in honour of African storyteller Dr Gcina Mhlophe, who was in the audience.
The students performed their interpretation of some of Mhlophe’s magnificent stories as part of the DRAMA101 course, which focuses on introducing students to the history of theatre and physical performance in South Africa.
Course coordinator and lecturer Ms Lliane Loots said: ‘The event involved more than 180 first year students on stage in celebration of being African and saluted the magic of story-telling and the power of theatre to move and transform lives.’
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