Is The Fugard Theatre still open?

Theatre history The Fugard Theatre has closed its doors permanently on 16 March 2021, a year after suspending productions due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.

How old is The Fugard Theatre?

The building which houses the Fugard Theatre’s Main Auditorium dates back to the 1930s. Largely concrete and solid, the theatre maintains that look and feel of the original space.

Who owns The Fugard Theatre?

I would like to thank all staff for their extraordinary achievement over the last decade in making The Fugard one of Africa’s foremost theatres. I would like to thank patrons for coming and supporting The Fugard. Keep well all. – Eric Abraham, founder and benefactor, The Fugard Theatre & Bioscope.

When did The Fugard Theatre open?

2010
Meanwhile, artists have been begging the government to do more to help the sector. Named in honour of internationally-acclaimed playwright, Athol Fugard, the Fugard Theatre first opened its doors in 2010. When the pandemic hit, the theatre had to close its doors temporarily…and now, they will remain that way.

Is the Fugard Theatre going to reopen?

After a year of Covid closure it is with great regret and sadness that I have to confirm that The Fugard Theatre will close permanently with immediate effect. We are not persuaded that it will be Covid safe or financially viable to reopen as a theatre in the foreseeable future.

Why is the Fugard Theatre important to South Africa?

The Fugard Theatre is proud to bear his name and will honour him by providing a crucible of creativity and beacon of humanity for all South Africans regardless of race, colour, gender or creed.

When is Kinky Boots at the Fugard Theatre?

Kinky Boots in on now at the Fugard Theatre, Tuesdays to Saturdays at 8pm with a matinee performance on Saturdays at 3pm. Sunday Matinees at 3pm will become available from Sunday 30 June 2019.

Where is the Fugard Theatre in District 6?

The Fugard Theatre is proud too to be located in District 6 and honours the history and memory of that vibrant community which was so savagely uprooted during the apartheid era.