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[[Theatre Arts]] is performance venue in Observatory, Cape Town. | [[Theatre Arts]] is performance venue in Observatory, Cape Town. | ||
| − | Situated in the Methodist Church Hall, Observatory, it was founded as a home for local theatre practitioners and their work, built on the tenets of affordability, inclusivity, and accessibility. It has fours performance/rehearsal spaces for hire[https://theatrearts.co.za/our-venues/rehearsal-space/]: The '''Main Theatre''', The '''Minor Hall''', The '''Back Room''' and '''The Church'''. | + | ==The venue== |
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| + | Situated in the old Methodist Church Hall, Observatory, it was founded as a home for local theatre practitioners and their work, built on the tenets of affordability, inclusivity, and accessibility. It has fours performance/rehearsal spaces for hire[https://theatrearts.co.za/our-venues/rehearsal-space/]: The '''Main Theatre''', The '''Minor Hall''', The '''Back Room''' and '''The Church'''. | ||
The venue received the [[Fleur du Cap Award for Innovation]] in 2019 | The venue received the [[Fleur du Cap Award for Innovation]] in 2019 | ||
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| + | ==Programmes offered== | ||
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| + | [[Theatre Arts]] also runs two theatre programmes: | ||
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| + | ===[[OY! Theatre]]=== | ||
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| + | [[OY! Theatre]] ([[Obs Youth Theatre]]): a performance-based neighbourhood theatre company for young people between the ages of 12 and 18 years. | ||
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| + | ===[[Theatre Arts Emerging Theatre Director’s Bursary]]=== | ||
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| + | The [[Theatre Arts Emerging Theatre Director’s Bursary]] that aims to support young and talented directors who are entering into the theatre industry, but lack opportunities to practice their craft. Initially started in 2010 by [[Caroline Calburn]] of the [[Theatre Arts Admin Collective]] with the support of [[Lara Foot]] of the [[Baxter Theatre]], the [[Institute for Performing and Creative Arts]] and other sponsors, the bursary is intended to serve as an opportunity for young directors to develop their skills, be mentored in the creation of a new piece of work, have their work seen and so help them to establish themselves as directors. | ||
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| + | ==Subsidiary services== | ||
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| + | The venue also offers a number of subsidiary and supporting services. See their Website for more information[https://theatrearts.co.za/]). | ||
== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
Revision as of 06:34, 22 September 2022
Theatre Arts is performance venue in Observatory, Cape Town.
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The venue
Situated in the old Methodist Church Hall, Observatory, it was founded as a home for local theatre practitioners and their work, built on the tenets of affordability, inclusivity, and accessibility. It has fours performance/rehearsal spaces for hire[1]: The Main Theatre, The Minor Hall, The Back Room and The Church.
The venue received the Fleur du Cap Award for Innovation in 2019
Programmes offered
Theatre Arts also runs two theatre programmes:
OY! Theatre
OY! Theatre (Obs Youth Theatre): a performance-based neighbourhood theatre company for young people between the ages of 12 and 18 years.
Theatre Arts Emerging Theatre Director’s Bursary
The Theatre Arts Emerging Theatre Director’s Bursary that aims to support young and talented directors who are entering into the theatre industry, but lack opportunities to practice their craft. Initially started in 2010 by Caroline Calburn of the Theatre Arts Admin Collective with the support of Lara Foot of the Baxter Theatre, the Institute for Performing and Creative Arts and other sponsors, the bursary is intended to serve as an opportunity for young directors to develop their skills, be mentored in the creation of a new piece of work, have their work seen and so help them to establish themselves as directors.
Subsidiary services
The venue also offers a number of subsidiary and supporting services. See their Website for more information[2]).
Sources
https://theatrearts.co.za/our-venues/rehearsal-space/
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