Aug 27, 2011: SA Season presents: A face like mine

August 23 - August 27, 2011
Deep, intimate, intense. Asanda Phewa performs A FACE LIKE MINE at Wits Theatre.

Aug 26, 2011: The Lover + Another Poetry Competition

August 26, 2011: DFL Lover + Another JHB Final
September 2, 2011: DFL Lover + Another National Final

Soon it will be that time of that year again: Get your pen out and start taking down some hot, flashy lines so you can compete in this years The Lover + Another Poetry Challenge! Come and join our fun and creative Poetry Era! There are great prizes in Stock!

Aug 20, 2011: DFL Company Laboratory SA Season August 16-20

August 16 - August 20, 2011

DFL Company Laboratory SA Season “Exploring the Personal Archive: Diversity in Conversation” presents two stunning performances at Wits Theatre: SALAAM, written and performed by Ashraf Johaardien and directed by Jade Bowers and ITSOSENG, written and performed by Omphile Molusi.

Jul 29, 2011: Pieter-Dirk Uys performs Adapt or Dye

July 29, 2011

Drama for Life (DFL) is proud to present its most dahling patron Pieter-Dirk Uys in an historic performance of his first ever piece, Adapt or Dye. This once-off performance is being staged in conjunction with the 3rd Apartheid Archives Conference (27 – 29 July at Wits University): Narratives, Nostalgia and Nationhoods, at The Market Theatre on the 29th July.

Jul 14, 2011: “Rituals”

July 13 - July 14, 2011

From the NAMA 2009 Outstanding Theatrical Production Award winning duet of acclaimed Zimbabwean author Stephen Chifunyise and director-cum-producer, Daves Guzha, comes poignant “Rituals”, a musical and inspirational journey through community driven healing processes that are impeded by lack of political will.

Jun 30, 2011: Call for Applications: Internship Position

June 30, 2011

An exciting opportunity for an Arts Management internship with one of the country’s top arts programs. Utilising an on-the-job approach to training, the 12-month internship focuses on research and development within arts management and arts administration. Candidates who are passionate about theatre and the Arts should apply. 

Jun 11, 2011: Drama For Life and Nu Metro cinemas present: Life, Above All Directed by Oliver Schmitz

“Life, Above All” is an emotional and universal drama about a young girl (stunningly performed by first-time-actress Khomotso Manyaka) who fights the fear and shame that have poisoned her community. The film captures the enduring strength of loyalty and a courage powered by the heart. Directed by South African filmmaker Oliver Schmitz (“Mapantsula”, “Paris, je t´aime”), it is based on the international award winning novel “Chanda’s Secrets” by Allan Stratton and and was awarded with the “Prix François Chalais” in Cannes 2010. http://www.life-above-all.com

Jun 07, 2011: CALLING ALL MUSICIANS! (Over 24)

June 07, 2011, 07:00pm - 9:30pm

The DFL Playback Theatre Company is looking for musicians (instrument players) with a flair for improvisation to be part of the Magic of Playback Theatre.

Where: Floor 17, University Corner, WITS

Jun 02, 2011: HIV/AIDS: in it together - Exhibition

June 02, 2011, 06:30pm

The exhibition includes a selection of photographic prints of the performances which took place as well as drawings and collages by some of the artists. There will also be a screening of the short film that was made of the project.

Jun 01, 2011: Call for Applications: Research Assistants

June 01, 2011

Drama for Life (DFL) is launching a comprehensive research project that requires expertise in data collection, documentation, reviews, surveys and evaluation. This study will involve DFL Case Studies across Africa, DFL Academic Curriculum and Research, DFL Sex Actually Festival, DFL Conference, and DFL Projects. DFL is looking for six highly competent research assistants to help develop this project.