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The [[Mandela Bay Theatre Complex]] is a a cultural institution in Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth). It was previously known as the [[Port Elizabeth Opera House]]. It was renamed the [[Mandela Bay Theatre Complex]] and declared a cultural institution in terms of the Cultural Institutions Act 119 of 1998, on May 31, 2021, by the Arts and Culture Minister, Nathi Mthethwa. It currently operates as an Agency of the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture. | The [[Mandela Bay Theatre Complex]] is a a cultural institution in Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth). It was previously known as the [[Port Elizabeth Opera House]]. It was renamed the [[Mandela Bay Theatre Complex]] and declared a cultural institution in terms of the Cultural Institutions Act 119 of 1998, on May 31, 2021, by the Arts and Culture Minister, Nathi Mthethwa. It currently operates as an Agency of the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture. | ||
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| + | == Venues == | ||
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| + | The [[Mandela Bay Theatre Complex]] houses two performance venues: | ||
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| + | * The Opera House | ||
| + | * The Barn Theatre | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
Revision as of 13:54, 11 August 2023
The Mandela Bay Theatre Complex is a a cultural institution in Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth). It was previously known as the Port Elizabeth Opera House. It was renamed the Mandela Bay Theatre Complex and declared a cultural institution in terms of the Cultural Institutions Act 119 of 1998, on May 31, 2021, by the Arts and Culture Minister, Nathi Mthethwa. It currently operates as an Agency of the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture.
Venues
The Mandela Bay Theatre Complex houses two performance venues:
- The Opera House
- The Barn Theatre
History
For historical information (pre-May 2021), see Port Elizabeth Opera House
Source
The Herald, "Curtain Rises on Mandela Bay Theatre Complex" by Zamandulo Malonde, Tuesday, June 1, 2021.
