Artscape Theatre Centre

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Artscape Theatre Centre
Location in central Cape Town
Former names	Nico Malan Theatre Centre
General information
Town or city	Cape Town
Country	South Africa
Coordinates	33°55′12″S 18°25′50″E / 33.9200°S 18.4305°E / -33.9200; 18.4305Coordinates: 33°55′12″S 18°25′50″E / 33.9200°S 18.4305°E / -33.9200; 18.4305
Completed	1971

Artscape Theatre Centre (formerly Nico Malan Theatre Center) is the main performing arts centre in Cape Town, South Africa. It was opened in 1971 and is located on reclaimed land in the Foreshore area. The complex includes:

• Opera House, seating 1,487 with provision for two wheelchairs.
• Theatre, seating 540 but more or less depending upon whether the pit is used.
• Arena Theatre, seating 140.

The Artscape Theatre Centre was formerly known as the Nico Malan theatre complex, after the former National Party administrator of the Cape Province, Dr Johannes Nicholas Malan, who initiated the project. The centre was renamed in March 2001, when the Artscape company replaced the former Cape Performing Arts Board (CAPAB).

The Artscape Theatre Centre is also the home of Fine Music Radio.

See also

• List of concert halls

External links

• Artscape website

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