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Designed by *** to specifications supplied by [[National Theatre Organisation|National Theatre Organisation (NTO)]], it opened in 1956 with the [[NTO]] production of ''[[Germanicus]]'' by [[N.P. van Wyk Louw]]. | Designed by *** to specifications supplied by [[National Theatre Organisation|National Theatre Organisation (NTO)]], it opened in 1956 with the [[NTO]] production of ''[[Germanicus]]'' by [[N.P. van Wyk Louw]]. | ||
| − | Used by various other [[professional]] and [[amateur]] companies over the years, including the local group known as [[Bellvillese Afrikaanse Toneelvereniging]] ([[BAT]]). | + | Used by various other school, university, [[professional]] and [[amateur]] companies over the years, including the local group known as [[Bellvillese Afrikaanse Toneelvereniging]] ([[BAT]]). |
| − | It also hosted theatre festivals and competitions, | + | It also hosted theatre events, (such as festivals and competitions), including the regional trials for the annual [[ATKV]] drama competition, annual [[eisteddfodau]] and one-off events like an ''[[Afrikaanse Toneelweek]]'' ("Afrikaans theatre week") in September of 1965. |
Revision as of 06:09, 30 May 2024
The Bellville Civic Theatre was the first purpose built municipal civic theatre in the country.
Known as the Bellville Stadskouburg in Afrikaans and later also known as the Bellville Civic Centre)
Designed by *** to specifications supplied by National Theatre Organisation (NTO), it opened in 1956 with the NTO production of Germanicus by N.P. van Wyk Louw.
Used by various other school, university, professional and amateur companies over the years, including the local group known as Bellvillese Afrikaanse Toneelvereniging (BAT).
It also hosted theatre events, (such as festivals and competitions), including the regional trials for the annual ATKV drama competition, annual eisteddfodau and one-off events like an Afrikaanse Toneelweek ("Afrikaans theatre week") in September of 1965.
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