Mandela Bay Theatre Complex
The Mandela Bay Theatre Complex is a a cultural institution in Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth). It was previously known as the Port Elizabeth Opera House. It was renamed the Mandela Bay Theatre Complex and declared a cultural institution in terms of the Cultural Institutions Act 119 of 1998, on May 31, 2021, by the Arts and Culture Minister, Nathi Mthethwa. It currently operates as an Agency of the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture.
Venues
The Mandela Bay Theatre Complex houses two performance venues:
- The Opera House
- The Barn Theatre
History
For historical information (pre-May 2021), see Port Elizabeth Opera House
Present operations
The Mandela Bay Theatre Complex is officially a receiving house for productions that tour around the country. However, with the consent of the Board of Directors more than 75% of our activities are invested in development programmes. It is funded by the Eastern Cape’s Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture (DSRAC) and the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (NMBM).
Source
The Herald, "Curtain Rises on Mandela Bay Theatre Complex" by Zamandulo Malonde, Tuesday, June 1, 2021.
Address by Minister Nathi Mthethwa at the Declaration of Mandela Bay Theatre Complex as Cultural Institution for Performing Arts, 31 May 2021 http://www.dac.gov.za/content/address-minister-nathi-mthethwa-declaration-mandela-bay-theatre-complex-cultural-institution
https://static.pmg.org.za/SIGNED_MBTC_-_3_Year_Strategic_Plan.pdf
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