Civic Theatre

The concept

As a concept, used to refer to the purpose built municipal theatre of a town or city. (Stadskouburg in Afrikaans.) The term often incorporporated into the name of the particular theatre (Johannesburg Civic Theatre, Bloemfontein Civic Theatre, Bellville Civic Theatre, etc.)

In some cases, notably the Johannesburg Civic Theatre, it may on occasion referred to in writings and conversation as the The Civic Theatre or simply The Civic

For more seen under the name of the city.

Civic theatres in South Africa

Commercially named civic theatres in South Africa

The Harry Oppenheimer Theatre, Welkom

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