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Faculty of Arts

Our mission is to reflect on the world and our place in it through critical inquiry, creative practices and collaborative exploration.

ALCHEMY: Festival of Student Work

ALCHEMY: Festival of Student Work

From bold new creations to the culmination of years of artistic development, experience an exciting range of dance, drama, music and interdisciplinary performances.

March 25–April 5
University Theatre, Rozsa Centre and more

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