The Backstage in Action Festival at Durban University of Technology’s Courtyard Theatre brings students and theatre practitioners together in a hands-on learning and performance environment. Curator Clare Craighead discusses how the festival gives students practical experience in theatre production, collaboration and problem-solving, while showcasing productions across theatre, dance and music, including Flatfoot Dance Company’s History is a Home Address.

<p>The Backstage in Action Festival at Durban University of Technology&rsquo;s Courtyard Theatre brings students and theatre practitioners together in a hands-on learning and performance environment. Curator Clare Craighead discusses how the festival gives students practical experience in theatre production, collaboration and problem-solving, while showcasing productions across theatre, dance and music, including Flatfoot Dance Company&rsquo;s <em>History is a Home Address</em>.</p>

The Lunch Break

Backstage in Action: Where Students and Theatre Practitioners Bring Learning to LifeBackstage in Action: Where Students and Theatre Practitioners Bring Learning to Life - 08 October 2026