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They dazzled Germany together and now they graduate together NDUDUZO NDLOVU
DUT’s Drama and Production Studies students after their graduation.
It was a proud moment for talented Durban University of Technology’s (DUT’s) Drama and Production Studies students, who were part of the cast that performed at the Folkwang Shakespeare Festival 2018 in Essen, Germany. This group of students graduated together during the Faculty of Arts and Design’s autumn graduation ceremony. Head of Department of Drama and Production Studies, Professor Debbie Lutge, who also directed the play, The Taming of the Shrew, which received a standing ovation from the audience in Germany, said that she was very proud of the achievements of this group of talented DUT students. “Witnessing history being made as the second group of DUT Drama and Production Studies students experience more standing ovations at the Folkwang Shakespeare Festival 2018 in Essen, Germany – is a moment that touches your heart with a deep love impossible to describe; a moment that makes you hold your breath in thanks; a moment that makes you so proud of the journey of these beloved young performers that you weep with joy,” she said proudly.
One of the students who was part of the group, Lulama Nyembezi thanked Prof Lutge for her support and guidance throughout their journey, he also recalled his experience in Germany. “I can’t take away that being part of the selected group to go to Germany was definitely a lifetime opportunity, one has to be entirely grateful for. Not only did we go to represent DUT, KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), South Africa but Africa as a whole. We always knew what was expected of us as a group and we had to make sure that we prepare ourselves fully. Prof Lutge was truly there with us every step of the way in making sure that we are ready to perform at an international level,” said Nyembezi.
