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| − | The [[Savoy Theatre]] is a performance venue in Adcockvale, | + | The [[Savoy Theatre]] is a performance venue in Adcockvale, Gqeberha. |
Also known as the '''[[Savoy Theatre and Conference Centre]]''' | Also known as the '''[[Savoy Theatre and Conference Centre]]''' | ||
| + | ==History== | ||
| − | It was designed and built by members of the [[Port Elizabeth Gilbert & Sullivan Society]] in the 1960s, primarily as a rehearsal venue. At that time, since the Society's establishment in 1932, most productions were staged at the [[Port Elizabeth Opera House]] and the Savoy stage was made to the same size as the [[PE Opera House]] stage. Since the early 2000s most productions have been staged at the [[Savoy Theatre]] with ongoing improvements being made such as the construction of an Orchestra Pit in 2011 and major renovations to the bar and entertainment areas. | + | It was designed and built by members of the [[Port Elizabeth Gilbert & Sullivan Society]] in the 1960s, primarily as a rehearsal venue. At that time, since the Society's establishment in 1932, most productions were staged at the [[Port Elizabeth Opera House]] and the Savoy stage was made to the same size as the [[PE Opera House]] stage. Since the early 2000s most of the Society's productions have been staged at the [[Savoy Theatre]] with ongoing improvements being made such as the construction of an Orchestra Pit in 2011 and major renovations to the bar and entertainment areas. |
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| + | == The Savoy Theatre and Conference Centre == | ||
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| + | Following the major renovations, the venue was renamed [[The Savoy Theatre and Conference Centre]]. The venue itself features the auditorium with a full size 9m X 10m theatrical stage. It has two large dressing rooms and one smaller "star" dressing room, with 2 unisex toilets for performers. | ||
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| + | The auditorium comprises five separate tiers for optional seating arrangements; dinner theatre style table seating, comprising of eight-seater trestle tables on each tier to allow for comfortable seating for 200 people, and theatre style seating comprising of rows of seats on each tier, allowing seating for 300 people. The Centre features a fully licensed and functional bar area and a coffee lounge area, separate from the bar area which sells coffees, teas and sweets as an option for simple catering events. | ||
== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
Correspondence with [[Rose Cowpar]], member of the Society's Executive Committee, October 2014. | Correspondence with [[Rose Cowpar]], member of the Society's Executive Committee, October 2014. | ||
Revision as of 14:50, 7 May 2024
The Savoy Theatre is a performance venue in Adcockvale, Gqeberha.
Also known as the Savoy Theatre and Conference Centre
History
It was designed and built by members of the Port Elizabeth Gilbert & Sullivan Society in the 1960s, primarily as a rehearsal venue. At that time, since the Society's establishment in 1932, most productions were staged at the Port Elizabeth Opera House and the Savoy stage was made to the same size as the PE Opera House stage. Since the early 2000s most of the Society's productions have been staged at the Savoy Theatre with ongoing improvements being made such as the construction of an Orchestra Pit in 2011 and major renovations to the bar and entertainment areas.
The Savoy Theatre and Conference Centre
Following the major renovations, the venue was renamed The Savoy Theatre and Conference Centre. The venue itself features the auditorium with a full size 9m X 10m theatrical stage. It has two large dressing rooms and one smaller "star" dressing room, with 2 unisex toilets for performers.
The auditorium comprises five separate tiers for optional seating arrangements; dinner theatre style table seating, comprising of eight-seater trestle tables on each tier to allow for comfortable seating for 200 people, and theatre style seating comprising of rows of seats on each tier, allowing seating for 300 people. The Centre features a fully licensed and functional bar area and a coffee lounge area, separate from the bar area which sells coffees, teas and sweets as an option for simple catering events.
Sources
Correspondence with Rose Cowpar, member of the Society's Executive Committee, October 2014.
