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| − | The [[Etienne Rousseau Theatre]] (aka '''[[ERT]]''') is a performance venue in Sasolburg | + | The [[Etienne Rousseau Theatre]] (aka '''[[ERT]]''') is a performance venue in Sasolburg in the Free State |
==The venue== | ==The venue== | ||
| − | The Sasol | + | The Sasol chemicals and energy company donated the [[Etienne Rousseau Theatre]] to the community of Sasolburg to commemorate Sasol's 25th year in existence. The project was launched by Sasol at a cost of R1.1 million as a gift to the people of Sasolburg and named after the founding Managing Director of Sasol, Etienne Rousseau. (In 1985, 10 years after the theatre's opening in Sasolburg, Sasol donated money to build another venue, the [[Johannes Stegmann Theatre]], in the town of Secunda ). |
| − | Designed as a multi-purpose, 456 | + | Designed as a multi-purpose, with an auditorium that can seat 456 patrons, and has a stage area of 14,5m by 12m to accommodate fairly large productions such as ballet and opera, two wings that can provide ample space for performers and stage sets, an orchestra pit that can house 40 musicians and has storage space for a grand piano. Inb addition the large foyer not only provides ample space for interaction with fellow patrons, but it can also house small functions, art exhibitions and even puppet shows. |
| − | The venue was long run by the [[Performing Arts Council of the Orange Free State]] ([[PACOFS]]) | + | After a while of decay, extensive renovations of the theatre were begun in 2020, |
| + | with support of Sasol. | ||
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| + | The venue was long run by the [[Performing Arts Council of the Orange Free State]] ([[PACOFS]]), who used it as a touring venue, and many distinguished and varied national and international productions of drama, opera, ballet and various styles of music have been presented there over the years. | ||
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| + | Among the directors of the theatre have been [[Jannie Lindeque]], [[Herman van Niekerk]] | ||
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| + | == Sources == | ||
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| + | https://www.etiennerousseautheatre.co.za/about | ||
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| + | https://www.sasol.com/who-we-are/about-us | ||
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| + | Go to [[ESAT Bibliography]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:34, 8 December 2023
The Etienne Rousseau Theatre (aka ERT) is a performance venue in Sasolburg in the Free State
The venue
The Sasol chemicals and energy company donated the Etienne Rousseau Theatre to the community of Sasolburg to commemorate Sasol's 25th year in existence. The project was launched by Sasol at a cost of R1.1 million as a gift to the people of Sasolburg and named after the founding Managing Director of Sasol, Etienne Rousseau. (In 1985, 10 years after the theatre's opening in Sasolburg, Sasol donated money to build another venue, the Johannes Stegmann Theatre, in the town of Secunda ).
Designed as a multi-purpose, with an auditorium that can seat 456 patrons, and has a stage area of 14,5m by 12m to accommodate fairly large productions such as ballet and opera, two wings that can provide ample space for performers and stage sets, an orchestra pit that can house 40 musicians and has storage space for a grand piano. Inb addition the large foyer not only provides ample space for interaction with fellow patrons, but it can also house small functions, art exhibitions and even puppet shows.
After a while of decay, extensive renovations of the theatre were begun in 2020, with support of Sasol.
The venue was long run by the Performing Arts Council of the Orange Free State (PACOFS), who used it as a touring venue, and many distinguished and varied national and international productions of drama, opera, ballet and various styles of music have been presented there over the years.
Among the directors of the theatre have been Jannie Lindeque, Herman van Niekerk
Sources
https://www.etiennerousseautheatre.co.za/about
https://www.sasol.com/who-we-are/about-us
Go to ESAT Bibliography
Return to
Return to South_African_Films
Return to South African Theatre Personalities
Return to PLAYS I: Original SA plays
Return to PLAYS II: Foreign plays
Return to PLAYS III: Collections
Return to PLAYS IV: Pageants and public performances
Return to South African Festivals and Competitions
Return to South African Radio Plays and Serials
Return to South African Television Plays and Series
Return to South_African_Venues,_Companies,_Societies,_etc
Return to The ESAT Entries
Return to Main Page
