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Date:9 - 16 March 2024 Start Time:
5:00 pm Entry Fee:
80 Single 0 Double 0 Five Location: Location Here
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Date:28 - 30 October 2024 Start Time:
6:00 pm Entry Fee:
120 Single 200 Double 450 Five Location: Location Here
22 October 2022 Start Time:
Entry Fee:
Single Double Five Location: The Opera House
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MANDELA BAY THEATRE COMPLEX
The Mandela Bay Theatre is on the corner of John Kani Road and Winston Ntshona Street in Central and contains the Opera House as the Main Stage, the Barn Theatre and technical and stage services. MBTC central administration and development hub is at 68 Cape Road. Here based are the CEO and CFO Offices.
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MANDELA BAY THEATRE COMPLEX
Mandela Bay Theatre Complex boasts the historic The Opera House. “The” denoting it being the first of its kind in South Africa built in 1892. The other historic feature is the Barn Theatre which was an insertion to The Opera House in the 1900s. This historic building is based at the Corner of John Kani Road and Winston Ntshona Street.
Further the institution boasts a stained glass that commemorates a historic achievement of the prestigious Tony Award in 1975 by Winston Ntshona, John Kani and Athol Fugard. It is here where MBTC hosts its Seasons, Festivals and Artistic Events. However, MBTC runs its business at 68 Cape Road in Millpark. This is where all administration and operations are undertaken, as well as the development programmes of the institution.
MBTC entrusted by DSAC is committed to providing equal opportunities and create jobs for all qualified, deserving and capable South Africans. In an attempt to ensure services provided by the institution are benefiting the public, a fair and open process is followed through procurement as determined by the National Treasury and policies of MBTC.
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🎥 Flashback to "Dear 1994 – Speak Your Truth" 📜
On August 16th, high school students from across the Eastern Cape poured their hearts into a powerful writing competition that honored 30 years of South Africa’s democracy. ✊🇿🇦 They penned letters to the year 1994, reflecting on the challenges, changes, and triumphs our country has faced since the dawn of freedom.
This competition was more than just words—it was a journey through our nation`s story, with selected letters set to come alive on stage, backed by the South African National Jazz Orchestra (SANJO). 🎶📝
Stay tuned as we celebrate the voices of our youth and their incredible reflections! 🔥 #Dear1994 #SpeakYourTruth #30YearsOfFreedom #YouthVoices #SANJO #MBTC
Eastern Cape Talent Auditions Are Here! 🎤🕺 The eStage Udaba Dance Festival is coming to your district from 7th to 22nd October! This is your opportunity to audition and showcase your best dance or traditional music skills. 🎶✨ With R30,000 up for grabs, the stage is set for YOU! 🌟 🎤 Dance Auditions: 7th - 21st October 🎶 Music Auditions: 8th - 22nd October Don’t miss this chance to be a part of something amazing. Check your district’s dates and prepare to impress! #eStageUdaba #Auditions2024 #EasternCape
🚨 Join the 2024 CAD Webinar! 🚨
Digging deeper trenches for a solid foundation in community arts! 🎭🌱
🗓️ Date: Today: 27th September 2024
🕒 Time: 10:00 – 12:00
💻 Platform: Teams & CR68 (Hybrid)
🎙️ Facilitator: Mojalefa Koyana
Don`t miss out! Scan the QR code on the poster to join the webinar and be part of this important discussion.
https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZTRmMGUyMjgtNTY3Zi00ZDU1LTljNjQtZmJmNDE5MDRkODJm%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%220b1a4456-440d-4c6e-b9e1-36d479993611%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22471f6b39-527d-440f-a46c-f4314f3a51ed%22%7d
#CADWebinar2024 #CommunityArts #EasternCape #DiggingDeeper #SolidFoundation
🎉 Get Ready for the Udaba Dance Festival 2024! 💃🕺
Join us from 2-7 December 2024 at the Mandela Bay Theatre Complex for an unforgettable celebration of rhythm, culture, and artistry. 🌟✨
Immerse yourself in six days of electrifying performances from some of the best dancers in the industry. This is where dance comes alive, with movements that will inspire and captivate you! 🌍💫
📅 Save the date and get your tickets as soon as possible! Let`s celebrate the art of dance together! 🎶👟
Stay tuned for more updates on featured artists and performances!
#UdabaDanceFestival #DanceCulture #CelebrateMovement #MandelaBayTheatre #ArtsInMotion #WhereDanceIsCelebrated
Get Ready for the eStage Udaba Dance Festival 2024! 💃🕺 Calling all dancers and traditional music performers across the Eastern Cape! 🎶✨ From the 7th to the 22nd of October, we’re bringing auditions to your district! Whether it`s for celebrations, sports, or special events—there must be a song! 🎤 Come and showcase your talent, and you could win up to R30,000! 🏆 📍 Check out the dates and venues in your district and join us for a chance to be part of this amazing festival. #eStageUdabaFestival #DanceAndMusic #EasternCapeTalent
🎥 Rural Tour Recap – Tsitsikamma High School
Our team at MBTC visited Tsitsikamma High School with our Isakhono Dance Fellow, inspiring the next generation through workshops on dance and art. 🎶 SANJO shared a powerful talk on the transformative impact of music, bringing the arts to life for the kids in the area.
This initiative is all about nurturing creativity and building a future where the arts thrive in rural communities. 🌍✨
#MBTCOutreach #IsakhonoDance #SANJOMusic #ArtsInRuralAreas #CommunityDevelopment #Tsitsikamma
🎤 WIAM Festival 2024 – Womxn On One Mic 🎤
A powerful gathering of voices, where spoken word and poetry met raw emotion. Each performance brought the audience to its feet, celebrating the strength and creativity of womxn.
#WIAMFestival2024 #WomxnOnOneMic #WomenInArts #SpokenWord
Dance is a universal language and today we took it to @tsitsikamma_tourism high school.
Our Isakhono Dance Fellow @heidi.sampson_ of @dg_defying_gravity_productions hosted a dance workshop for the pupils.
Lessons were learnt and fun was had.
#mbtc #ruraltour #womeninarts #wiam2024 #supportthearts
In the spirit of growth and aligning the institution to the aims and objectives of the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, MBTC hosted a session with it`s Council Members and various stakeholders to ensure that targets are being met and artists are being served.
#mandelabayarts #SupporttheArts #celebratingcreativity #EmpowermentThroughArt #mandelabaytheatre #empoweringcreativity #MBTC
🎉✨ What a week it’s been! The Women in Arts Manyano 2024 festival was a powerful celebration of creativity, strength, and the incredible women shaping the arts! 🎭👑
From breathtaking performances to heartwarming moments, we honored and uplifted the voices of extraordinary artists. Watch the full recap reel to relive the highlights and let’s continue to celebrate these trailblazing women! 🙌🔥
Thank you to everyone who made this festival unforgettable. Until next year! 💖
#WIAM2024 #WomenInArts #CelebratingCreativity #EmpowermentThroughArt #MandelaBayArts #supportthearts
🎭✨ What an unforgettable day to close out the Women in Arts Manyano 2024 festival!
From powerful performances to inspiring moments, the last day truly captured the spirit and talent of these incredible women in the arts. 💫💃
#WIAM2024 #WomenInArts #CelebratingWomen #NelsonMandelaBay #TheArts #EmpoweringCreativity #SupportLocalTalent
✨ #ThrowbackThursday to an unforgettable week at the Women in Arts Manyano Festival 2024! ✨
Relive the magic with this highlight reel of powerful performances by some of the most incredible women in the arts: Heidi Sampson, Asanda Mqiki, Mandlakazi Booi, Marcia T. Ntoni, Nomsa Wani, Nondumiso Zweni, Obett Motaung, and Vuyo Giba. 🎤🎭🎶
From soulful music to captivating drama, these artists left it all on stage and inspired us beyond words.
🎬 Press play and enjoy a glimpse of the magic! 💫
#WIAM2024 #WomenInTheArts #TBT #MandelaBayTheatre #SupportLocalTalent #WomenEmpowerment
Looking back at our WIAM festival where we have a recap of day 2: our workshop day.
Lessons were learnt, conversations were had and connections were made. We are here to empower and we are grateful for your presence at our workshops.
#wiam #MandelaBayTheatreComplex #MBTC #WIAM2024 #workshops
