H.B. Thom Theatre
The H.B. Thom Theatre is the original name of a purpose built University theatre in Stellenbosch.
Originally built for the University of Stellenbosch Drama Department in 1966, the venue was named after the then incumbent rector of the University, Prof H.B. Thom. In 2018 the theatre complex was revamped and enlarged, and renamed the Adam Small Theatre Complex, after the South African poet, playwright and academic, Adam Small.
The H.B. Thom Theatre
The Adam Small Theatre Complex
Revamped and enlarged in 2016-2017, reopened in 2018, the new multi-facility theatre centre was renamed after the South African poet, playwright and academic, Adam Small. The old name has however been retained on the historic ornamental front façade of the building, to acknowledge the history of the venue.
The new name was officially inaugurated on 23 November, 2018, with a performance of the musical tribute called Adam Small BeJazzed, featuring Natalia de Rocha and members of the Cape Town based Applauz Arts Initiative and an extract from the production Cry, Our Beloved Country. Met/Sonder Apologie by drama students directed by Mareli Hattingh Pretorius.
Sources
See the Departmental website at http://www.sun.ac.za/Drama
PICS: Stellenbosch University to name theatre complex after Adam Small, IOL News, 29 August 2018[1]
Programme for the inauguration ceremony of the Adam Small Theatre Complex, 23 November 2018.
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