Civic Centre
Civic Centres have often been cited as the venue for a performance.
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Meaning of the term
In the UK, and the former colonies (including South Africa) for the most part, this term would refer to the area in the centre of a town where municipal offices and other public buildings are situated. In latter years it may refer to a purpose built building to house such municipal activities.
In a number of cases the building would include a performance venue of some kind (see also town hall, city hall and civic theatre)
In North America the term likewise may refer to a large public building or complex, but then specifically one used for meetings, sports, and entertainments.
In the latter years of the 20th century the American usage has increasingly become the more common meaning in South Africa as well.
Some Civic Centres used as theatre and performance venues
The Claremont Civic Centre (venue on the corner of Bath and Main Roads in Claremont, Cape Town).
The Fish Hoek Civic Centre was the initial venue used by the Fish Hoek Dramatic Society and its One-Act Play Festival, before it relocated to the Fish Hoek High School Theatre.
Alberton Civic Centre
Sources
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civic_center
Gosher, 1988
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