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[[Civic Centre]]s have often been cited as the venue for a performance. | [[Civic Centre]]s have often been cited as the venue for a performance. | ||
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| + | Usually referred to as a '''[[Burgersentrum]]''' in [[Afrikaans]] | ||
==Meaning of the term== | ==Meaning of the term== | ||
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In the UK, and the former colonies (including South Africa) for the most part, this term would refer to the area in the centre of a town where municipal offices and other public buildings are situated. In latter years it may refer to a purpose built building to house such municipal activities. | In the UK, and the former colonies (including South Africa) for the most part, this term would refer to the area in the centre of a town where municipal offices and other public buildings are situated. In latter years it may refer to a purpose built building to house such municipal activities. | ||
| − | In a number of cases the building would include a performance venue of some kind ( | + | In a number of cases the building would include a performance venue of some kind. In some cases a clear distinction is made between a [[Civic Centre]] and a [[Civic Theatre]]. (See also '''[[Town hall]]''', '''[[City hall]]''' and '''[[Civic theatre]]''') |
| − | In North America the term likewise may refer to a large public building or complex, but then specifically one used for meetings, sports, and entertainments. | + | In North America the term likewise may refer to a large public building or complex, but then specifically one used for meetings, sports, and entertainments. |
| − | + | ==Some Civic Centres used as theatre and performance venues== | |
| − | == | + | ===The [[Bellville Civic Centre]]=== |
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| + | ===The [[Claremont Civic Centre]]=== | ||
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| + | This is a venue on the corner of Bath and Main Roads in Claremont, Cape Town. | ||
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| + | ===The [[Fish Hoek Civic Centre]]=== | ||
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| + | This was the initial venue used by the [[Fish Hoek Dramatic Society]] and its '''One-Act Play Festival''', before it relocated to the [[Fish Hoek High School Theatre]]. | ||
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| + | ===The [[George Civic Centre]]=== | ||
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| + | ===The [[Kroonstad Civic Centre Complex]]=== | ||
| − | The [[ | + | ===The [[Oudtshoorn Civic Centre]]=== |
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Latest revision as of 10:39, 31 August 2022
Civic Centres have often been cited as the venue for a performance.
Usually referred to as a Burgersentrum in Afrikaans
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Meaning of the term
In the UK, and the former colonies (including South Africa) for the most part, this term would refer to the area in the centre of a town where municipal offices and other public buildings are situated. In latter years it may refer to a purpose built building to house such municipal activities.
In a number of cases the building would include a performance venue of some kind. In some cases a clear distinction is made between a Civic Centre and a Civic Theatre. (See also Town hall, City hall and Civic theatre)
In North America the term likewise may refer to a large public building or complex, but then specifically one used for meetings, sports, and entertainments.
Some Civic Centres used as theatre and performance venues
The Bellville Civic Centre
The Claremont Civic Centre
This is a venue on the corner of Bath and Main Roads in Claremont, Cape Town.
The Fish Hoek Civic Centre
This was the initial venue used by the Fish Hoek Dramatic Society and its One-Act Play Festival, before it relocated to the Fish Hoek High School Theatre.
The George Civic Centre
The Kroonstad Civic Centre Complex
The Oudtshoorn Civic Centre
Alberton Civic Centre
Sources
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civic_center
Gosher, 1988
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