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A number of major events have been staged and hosted here, including Lira Live in Concert, [[Steve Hofmeyr]] and ''[[Umoja the Musical]]''.
 
A number of major events have been staged and hosted here, including Lira Live in Concert, [[Steve Hofmeyr]] and ''[[Umoja the Musical]]''.
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Re-named the [[Ken Gampu Theatre]] after the South African actor, [[Ken Gampu]].
  
 
== Sources ==
 
== Sources ==
  
 
https://www.ekurhuleni.gov.za/press-releases/sports-recreation-arts-and-culture/curtain-opens-on-springs-theatre/
 
https://www.ekurhuleni.gov.za/press-releases/sports-recreation-arts-and-culture/curtain-opens-on-springs-theatre/
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https://www.citizen.co.za/springs-advertiser/news-headlines/2024/09/18/coe-claries-its-future-and-impact-of-ken-gampu-theatre-amid-rumours-2/
  
 
== For more information ==
 
== For more information ==

Revision as of 15:03, 22 February 2025

The Springs Theatre is a performance art centre situated on the corner of 7th Street and 2nd Avenue in Springs in the City of Ekurhuleni, Gauteng.

Formerly known as the HF Verwoerd Theatre.

This theatre can seat 400 and has an open amphitheater that can accommodate 1 500 people as well as a cabaret area for 100 people.

A number of major events have been staged and hosted here, including Lira Live in Concert, Steve Hofmeyr and Umoja the Musical.

Re-named the Ken Gampu Theatre after the South African actor, Ken Gampu.

Sources

https://www.ekurhuleni.gov.za/press-releases/sports-recreation-arts-and-culture/curtain-opens-on-springs-theatre/

https://www.citizen.co.za/springs-advertiser/news-headlines/2024/09/18/coe-claries-its-future-and-impact-of-ken-gampu-theatre-amid-rumours-2/

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