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Andrew Buckland |
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Biographical
Information Since 1988 Andrew Buckland has been producing original theatre work of a consistently very high standard and which is clearly seen to be at the forefront of theatre developments in South Africa. Employing a dynamic and exciting combination of visual comedy, sophisticated political satire, clowning, physical theatre, mime and an explosive performance style, the works of Andrew Buckland have become synonymous with provocative, entertaining and stimulating theatre both in South Africa and internationally. The original plays have won a total of 18 national and international theatre awards including several for best performance, best script, best production and play of the year. Since July 1992 he has been employed as a Senior Lecturer and then Associate Professor in the Drama Department at Rhodes University in Grahamstown, and has been instrumental in the initiation of new undergraduate, honours and masters courses, particularly in the area of contemporary performance. His contract presently requires him to teach for six weeks per year and the rest of the year he is available for performance work in all disciplines. |
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