spotlight theatres


Wynand Mouton Theatre


The Wynand Mouton Theatre, the biggest of our three ultra-modern and fully equipped theatres, is used mainly for presenting our module and professional productions, although it is frequently in demand for various official functions, as well as productions presented by groups outside the University.

Key Features:

  • A spacious double volume foyer that was recently renovated
  • An intimate, wheelchair-friendly auditorium that seats 320 guests
  • Large proscenium stage with two equally-sized side wings and 4 movable half-stage wagons
  • An orchestra pit
  • 24 Fly-bars with fly-loft / tower
  • 3 Stage curtains, all of which can either fly or travel out
  • Professional sound and lighting
  • 4 Spacious dressing rooms, which can accommodate up to 40 performers
  • A very spacious Green Room for up to 60 guests / performers


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Contact the Technical Manager for seating, stage, and lighting plans.

Scaena Theatre


The Scaena Theatre Complex consists of two fully equipped theatres, The Scaena and The Rehearsal Room, a large Movement / Dance Room, and various offices. Module and professional productions are presented here, as well as various functions and productions of outside groups.

Key Features:

  • Ultra-modern minimalist double-winged foyer
  • A very intimate, wheelchair-friendly auditorium that seats 195 guests, with a VIP section consisting of 6 large leather couches
  • Medium-sized proscenium stage that opens up to a very large Movement Room
  • 2 Spacious dressing rooms, which can accommodate up to 20 performers
  • Professional sound and lighting
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Contact the Technical Manager for seating, stage, and lighting plans.

Rehearsal Room


Key features:
  • Black Box Theatre with movable stage and masking flats.
  • Movable seating for a maximum of 120 guests
  • Professional sound and lighting.
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Contact the Technical Manager for seating, stage, and lighting plans.

Contact


Administrative Manager
For more information on booking our theatres:
Dr Thys Heydenrych
T: +27 51 401 3370
E: heydenrychm@ufs.ac.za
Technical Manager
For technical information regarding any of our theatres:
Brandon Hewetson
T: +27 51 401 3389/2759
E: hewetsonbr@ufs.ac.za

FACULTY CONTACT

T: +27 51 401 2240 or humanities@ufs.ac.za

Postgraduate:
Marizanne Cloete: +27 51 401 2592

Undergraduate:
Neliswa Emeni-Tientcheu: +27 51 401 2536
Phyllis Masilo: +27 51 401 9683

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