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MEET PHILIPJ.
ACTOR. SINGER. TEACHER. WRITER.
Philip J. Oosthuizen completed his Baccalaureus Technologiae Drama degree (cum laude) in 2013 at the Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa. Parallel to his undergraduate studies, he completed his teacher’s licentiate at the South African Speech and Drama College with distinction. In 2013 he played the role of Adjutant in the Standard Bank Ovation award-winning production, Breathing In, written by acclaimed South African writer, Reza de Wet, at the National Arts Festival in South Africa. He obtained both his Postgraduate Certificate in International Education (2017) and Masters in Educational Leadership and Management (2020) with distinction from the University of Nottingham.
Prior to moving to moving Malaysia, Philip was very active in the local theatre, TV, and radio communities of South Africa. He now boasts not only valuable performing experience but also that of teaching. Philip has nearly ten years’ worth of theatre teaching experience in Asia where he has won four outstanding teacher awards and served in various educational roles such as adjudicator, arts festival organiser, pastoral co-ordinator, head of department, workshop leader, as well as former national chapter director of EdTA China. His students have also gone on to receive offers, scholarships, and placements at prestigious acting schools in the United States of America and the United Kingdom.
He currently serves as middle school Drama teacher, DEIJ Professional Learning Facilitator, and middle school Curriculum Area Leader of the Performing Arts at the International School of Kuala Lumpur. Additionally, he serves as theatre judge for the prestigious 2025 BOH Cameronian Arts Awards in Malaysia.
He still actively performs and writes in his free time.

UPCOMING EVENTS
Philip believes in the importance of engaging with his field’s community. Take a look at the events below to find upcoming festivals, lectures, shows and workshops he will be attending.

AWARDS

HAVE YOU SEEN PHILIP'S TEDX TALK?
Comfortable is a dangerous word. True growth and learning occurs in a state of discomfort. Unfortunately, we so rarely allow ourselves the opportunity to be uncomfortable thereby limiting our opportunities to evolve as individuals. Philip’s TEDxSFU talk discusses the importance of using theatre education to create these situations and shift the way you approach your life. He focuses on how this experience can aid in the success of many areas in personal and professional endeavors.
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Philip J. Oosthuizen is a dynamic force in the performing arts and education, bringing vision, expertise, and creativity to every project. Whether it's designing curriculum, planning arts festivals, coaching aspiring performers for drama school auditions, or crafting compelling speeches and plays, Philip thrives on turning ideas into reality.
Have a project in mind? Let him know. If he can’t help directly, chances are he knows someone who can.
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