Cape Town, South Africa is a beautiful city in a beautiful country. There are many cultural elements and attractions that entice the guests staying in the top Cape Town hotels, as well as incredible scenery, landscapes and geography just out of town. One of the more popular attractions for tourists is the great theatre found in Cape Town. Theatres like the Masque, Artscape, Theatre on the Bay and the Baxter put on a diverse selection of productions that is sure to please the equally diverse audiences.
The Masque Theatre provides the ideal space for experimental and new plays. It is the location and home of many amateur companies and forms the central component of many of the community theatres. It has the freedom and privilege of producing some of the region’s newest plays. The Theatre on the Bay is a unique establishment that offers top quality productions and various forms of performance. The Baxter Theatre Centre has been called the cultural heart of Cape Town. It is part of the university and offers a diverse selection of theatre and dance performances.
Artscape Theatre Center is a major complex of performing arts and houses some of the most professional and prominent productions in the city. It opened in 1971 as a state of the art complex and remains the most prominent theatrical center in Cape Town. The complex includes multiple venues and features and Opera House that seats almost 2,000 people. The complex theatre seats 540 though this number is adjustable depending on whether or not the pit is used. There is also the small and more intimate Arena Theatre, which seats 140. Theatre is a major aspect of South African culture and is also one of the chosen attractions for many of the tourists who visit it. And what better way to spend an evening than to enjoy a great dinner and see an even greater show?
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