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| − | Originally founded in 2004 by [[Simon Cooper]], and Helen Cooper and [[Nicholas Ellenbogen]] and [[Liz Ellenbogen]] in the old bakery building in Main Street, Kalk Bay (?*). In 2005 it moved to the heritage protected Dutch Reformed Church (built 1876), on Main Road, which they converted into an intimate 78 seat theatre and restaurant. The theatre offers a unique dinner and theatre experience where guests can linger after the show and meet the performers in a relaxed environment and presents a varied programme of entertainment across drama, comedy, dance and music, offering opportunities for a number of local writers and performers. | + | Originally founded in 2004 by [[Simon Cooper]], and [[Helen Cooper]] and [[Nicholas Ellenbogen]] and [[Liz Ellenbogen]] in the old bakery building in Main Street, Kalk Bay (?*). In 2005 it moved to the heritage protected Dutch Reformed Church (built 1876), on Main Road, which they converted into an intimate 78 seat theatre and restaurant. The theatre offers a unique dinner and theatre experience where guests can linger after the show and meet the performers in a relaxed environment and presents a varied programme of entertainment across drama, comedy, dance and music, offering opportunities for a number of local writers and performers. |
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| + | The Ellenbogens later moved on to other projects, and the Cooper family has continued to run the theatre. | ||
Revision as of 07:57, 19 March 2014
Originally founded in 2004 by Simon Cooper, and Helen Cooper and Nicholas Ellenbogen and Liz Ellenbogen in the old bakery building in Main Street, Kalk Bay (?*). In 2005 it moved to the heritage protected Dutch Reformed Church (built 1876), on Main Road, which they converted into an intimate 78 seat theatre and restaurant. The theatre offers a unique dinner and theatre experience where guests can linger after the show and meet the performers in a relaxed environment and presents a varied programme of entertainment across drama, comedy, dance and music, offering opportunities for a number of local writers and performers.
The Ellenbogens later moved on to other projects, and the Cooper family has continued to run the theatre.
Sources
KBT raises R9690.07 for Theatre Benevolent Fund - 03/2014 - Artslink.co.za News
http://www.kalkbaytheatre.co.za
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