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| − | This was originally called the [[1820 Settlers Monument Theatre]] but after it was badly damaged in in a fire in | + | This was originally called the [[1820 Settlers Monument Theatre]] but after it was badly damaged in in a fire in 1994, the rebuilt venue was renamed after the founding director the 1820 Settlers Foundation, professor [[Guy Butler]]. |
This is one of the largest theatres in South Africa, with excellent acoustics, computerised lighting equipment, comfortable seating for 939, air conditioning and an orchestra pit to accommodate an orchestra of 50. Seating is flexible, thus there is Theatre Seating: 939 | This is one of the largest theatres in South Africa, with excellent acoustics, computerised lighting equipment, comfortable seating for 939, air conditioning and an orchestra pit to accommodate an orchestra of 50. Seating is flexible, thus there is Theatre Seating: 939 | ||
Revision as of 11:18, 8 August 2023
This was originally called the 1820 Settlers Monument Theatre but after it was badly damaged in in a fire in 1994, the rebuilt venue was renamed after the founding director the 1820 Settlers Foundation, professor Guy Butler.
This is one of the largest theatres in South Africa, with excellent acoustics, computerised lighting equipment, comfortable seating for 939, air conditioning and an orchestra pit to accommodate an orchestra of 50. Seating is flexible, thus there is Theatre Seating: 939 Dinners/Restaurant style seating: 400, Cocktails parties, etc : 1000, Orchestra pit for orchestra of 50
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