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The countdown to the AfTA conference has begun– Exchange ideas, knowledge and information on African theatre and performance
The call for papers for the forthcoming annual conference of the African Theatre Association (AfTA) closes on 2 February 2026 and interested participants are encouraged to submit their applications to present a paper, panel, performance, or poster (digital or printed). This year's conference will be hosted by the Department of Performing Arts, Faculty of Arts and Design, on the Tshwane University of Technology’s vibrant Arts campus from 8 – 10 July 2026. The theme of the 2026
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AfTA 2026 conference at TUT celebrates Interartistic Afrikan Performance in the 21st century
The Department of Performing Arts in the Faculty of Arts & Design at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) is excited to be hosting...
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The seventh TUT Arts Festival is loading
The clock starts ticking as we edge closer to the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) Arts Festival. The Faculty of Arts and Design is...
Aug 29, 20255 min read


Prof Karendra Devroop - Les nuits Pianistiques Music Festival
Prof Karendra Devroop, Professor of Music in the Department of Performing Arts, Faculty of Arts and Design, and an acclaimed jazz...
Aug 21, 20251 min read


Her Voice, Her Stage, Her Story is a tribute to leadership and empowerment at TUT Arts Festival
The Tshwane University of Technology’s Faculty of Arts and Design, in partnership with the South African State Theatre, will close this...
Aug 21, 20252 min read


Experience the Gems of Opera at TUT’s Breytenbach Theatre
Opera enthusiasts can look forward to this year’s Gems of Opera , staged by the Tshwane University of Technology’s Faculty of Arts and...
Aug 21, 20251 min read


Canvas for Change – TUT hosts the Second Annual GBV Symposium to explore creative pathways in the fight against GBVF
The Tshwane University of Technology’s Faculty of Arts and Design is proud to host the Second Annual GBV Symposium, a pivotal gathering...
Aug 1, 20252 min read


Transformative glass art exhibition opens at Pretoria Art Museum
Artefacts at the Pretoria Art Museum is a collaborative exhibition showcasing works by Lothar Böttcher and Caitlin Greenberg. Both...
Jul 21, 20251 min read


Experience an exhibition of 3D-printed contemporary jewellery
by Hesti Wade The Viewing Room Art Gallery in Brooklyn, Pretoria is proud to present Hardware/Softwear , an innovative exhibition...
Jul 7, 20252 min read


“Gata Lesedi – Ghadanga u’Khanya – Kanda Tshedza”Emerging voices step into the light at the 2025 Rostrum Roulette Festival
The Tshwane University of Technology’s Department of Performing Arts will proudly present the Rostrum Roulette Directing Festival and...
Jun 9, 20252 min read


Experience Africa’s heartbeat– Echoes of Ubuntu ignites the Breytenbach Theatre
The Tshwane University of Technology’s Breytenbach Theatre will come alive with the powerful sights and sounds of Africa from 18 – 21...
Jun 2, 20252 min read


Staff and students collaborate with TUT Honorary Doctor for group exhibition
by Gerrit Bester The Viewing Room Art Gallery in Brooklyn, Pretoria will host an inspiring group exhibition, Setlhatliso , showcasing the...
May 7, 20252 min read


Former student’s film premieres at Durban International Film Festival
by Gerrit Bester Motion Picture Production (MPP) alum, Mbuso Gamede (29), is taking the local film industry by storm. His film, Mfe2...
Apr 15, 20252 min read


The 2025 TUT Arts Festival will showcase Agency in action for a better future
The Faculty of Arts and Design at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) is all set for its seventh TUT Arts Festival on the Arts...
Mar 14, 20252 min read


Weathered explores our fragile connection with nature and each other
by Gerrit Bester The Tshwane University of Technology’s Department of Performing Arts (Dance), in collaboration with the SA State Theatre...
Jan 21, 20253 min read


GBV Symposium will investigate how Artivist interventions can eradicate GBV
The Faculty of Arts and Design at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) proudly announces the 2nd Annual Gender-Based Violence (GBV)...
Jan 21, 20253 min read
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[in]crusted is a story about life, love and the perils of growing up as a young black girl in SA
[in]crusted is an original extraordinary theatre production devised and directed by Prof Janine Lewis in collaboration with the cast....
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Students showcase their work at first Capital Art Fair Tshwane
Postgraduate students from Tshwane University of Technology's Faculty of Arts and Design will showcase their work alongside renowned...
Mar 28, 20241 min read


TUT’s Department of Performing Arts celebrates golden jubilee
Tshwane University of Technology’s Department of Performing Arts will stage Kaleidoscope, a celebratory production to mark its 50-year...
Mar 12, 20241 min read


TUT Fine Arts staff exhibit at Berman Contemporary
Berman Contemporary will host a solo exhibition of the thought-provoking work of Kgaogelo Cow Mashilo (Mash), celebrated artist and Fibre...
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