PERFORMANCE AND THEATRE COURSEAPPLICATION INFORMATION 2026

Personal Information

Name (as it appears on ID/PP)

First Last

Date of Birth

Gender

Marital Status

Nationality

ID / Passport Number

For Permit Holders

Type of permit

Permit Number

Permit Expiry Date

Home Language

Other Languages

Ethnic Group

Ethnic Group (Other)

Home Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code

Postal Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code

Home Telephone

Mobile Number

Email address

Alternative Contact Person

Name

First Last

Relationship

Contact Number

Email address

Do you have any medical conditions that you think we should be aware of?*

If yes, please describe*

Employment Background (if applicable)

Company Name

Position

Duration

Reference

Contact Number

Education

High School Education

Name of School

Highest Grade Completed

Year Completed

Tertiary Education

Name of Institution

Qualification Obtained

Year Completed

Do you have drama experience?*

Drama Experience

Where did you find out about the Programme?

Do you have a criminal record?*

Financial Information

Deposit

The tuition fees for the course are R 12 250 (South African students) and R15 250 (students from another Country) for 2025. A minimum of R6 125.00 is required to be deposited by the successful candidate by 15 December 2025 to secure your registration. This amount does NOT include accommodation and transport/subsistence costs.

*The Market Theatre Laboratory does not offer bursaries at the commencement of study or at the application stage.

Balance

Payment may be made in monthly stages from January – September, but must be fully paid by 30 September 2026)

How do you intend to pay for your study fees?*

If Other, please specify

Fees Structure

Deposit Amount: R 6 125.00 Due date : 15 December 2025

Balance: Payment may be made in monthly stages from January – September, but must be fully paid by 30 September 2026)

Please note that while bursaries are sometimes available to help you with the balance of your fees, we do not guarantee this, and you are ultimately responsible for paying your fees. Once you register, you are liable for your fees even if you drop out during the year.

For Person/s Responsible for Fees:

Name*

First

Relationship to Applicant*

Contact Number*

Email

By my signature hereto, I accept full responsibility for payment of the entire amount due by the student herein, and hereby bind myself as surety and co-principal debtor for the payments of all such sums due by the student.

Name

First Last

Date of Application*

For Student*

By ticking this box, I understand that when I register for any course at the Market Theatre Laboratory, I accept full financial responsibility for all tuition fees.

Required Documentation

1 full length photograph*

Max. file size: 128 MB.

Certified copy of Matric Certificate / Most recent report if applicant is currently in matric*

Max. file size: 128 MB.

Certified ID copy*

Max. file size: 128 MB.

A one page example of creative writing (no less than 250 words)*

Max. file size: 128 MB.

A motivational letter: tell us why you want to study at the Lab, and why you should be selected for the programme. Please mention if you have particular skills and interests other than acting that you think add value, such as producing, writing, singing, etc.*

Max. file size: 128 MB.

An audition video

An audition video, a maximum of one minute long. In the video, please start by saying your full name (so we can connect it to the right application form), the title of the monologue, the character/s you will be playing, and the author of the monologue (including if you wrote it yourself). Then perform a monologue – it can be an extract from a play, or something you have written or created yourself, as long as you are playing a character who is experiencing or telling us about a particular situation. You can film it yourself, or ask someone to film it for you. The monologue can be in any style, from realism to physical theatre, just keep in mind that you should place the camera in a way that allows us to see the performance best. This video should be sent on WhatsApp to +27 76 283 4459 with your full name as a caption