Take a look at some of the other world-class theatres in the Cape Town CBD.
Alexander Bar, Café and Theatre
Alexander Upstairs is an intimate performance space separate from the bar area. It has a festival-style model featuring drama, comedy, cabaret, jazz, acoustic sessions and readings. The venue also hosts an OMG Quiz Night every Wednesday.
76 Strand St | https://alexanderbar.co.za | 021 300 1088
The Fugard Theatre
This East City institution, seating 320, takes its name from one of SA’s most significant playwrights. It has state-of-the-art cinema equipment that transforms it into a bioscope when required. Another space, The Sigrid Rausing Studio, has room for 120 people.
Buitenkant Street | www.thefugard.com | 021 461 4554
Little Theatre and Arena Theatre
The Little Theatre hosts classical, contemporary and experimental student productions throughout the year. Many of these productions are new SA works, directed by students, staff and visiting professionals. The theatre seats 240. The neighbouring Arena Theatre is an experimental space with a seating capacity of 70 to 100.
Hiddingh Campus, 31-37 Orange St | www.drama.uct.ac.za | 021 650 7121
Artscape Theatre Centre
The Artscape Theatre Centre is famous for its world-class productions, high-tech sets and team of wardrobe experts. It has a fully equipped opera house seating 1 487, a theatre seating 540, and a smaller theatre seating 140. It also puts on local productions that are well worth the (low) price of admission.
DF Malan St | www.artscape.co.za | 021 410 9800
Gate69
This is the latest addition the the CBD theatre scene. Read our interview with owner Brendan van Rhyn.
87 Bree St | http://gate69.co.za | 021 035 1627
Image courtesy of Hagen Hopkins