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There are two theatres in South Africa named the [[Gibson Kente Theatre]].
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There are two theatres in South Africa named the [[Gibson Kente Theatre]], named after the late writer, producer and actor [[Gibson Kente]] ((1932-2004).
  
In 2018, Hudson Park High School in East London named their school theatre the [[Gibson Kente Theatre]].  
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==East London==
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In 2018, Hudson Park High School in East London named their school theatre the [[Gibson Kente Theatre]]. It is a 206-seater raked amphitheatre.
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==Soweto==
  
 
On 26th of February 2023, the [[Red Theatre]] auditorium at the [[Soweto Theatre]] was renamed the [[Gibson Kente Theatre]] in his honour.
 
On 26th of February 2023, the [[Red Theatre]] auditorium at the [[Soweto Theatre]] was renamed the [[Gibson Kente Theatre]] in his honour.
  
 
==Sources==
 
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https://dwrdistribution.co.za/the-magical-story-of-the-gibson-kente-theatre/
  
 
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There are two theatres in South Africa named the Gibson Kente Theatre, named after the late writer, producer and actor Gibson Kente ((1932-2004).


East London

In 2018, Hudson Park High School in East London named their school theatre the Gibson Kente Theatre. It is a 206-seater raked amphitheatre.

Soweto

On 26th of February 2023, the Red Theatre auditorium at the Soweto Theatre was renamed the Gibson Kente Theatre in his honour.

Sources

https://dwrdistribution.co.za/the-magical-story-of-the-gibson-kente-theatre/

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