ABOUT
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PREMIER VENUE FOR STAGING PERFORMANCES
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STAGEWORLD SCHOOL OF PERFORAMCE ARTS
BRIEF HISTORY
Mandela Bay Theatre Complex, MBTC, formerly known as the Port Elizabeth Opera House boasts two iconic theatres 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.
To celebrate the historic achievement of Winston Ntshona, John Kani and Athol Fugard, who became the first artists in Afrika to win the prestigious Tony Award in 1975, in 2015 MBTC unveiled a stained glass. The stained glass was coupled by the renaming of three streets surrounding the theatres to the same luminaries. It is here where MBTC hosts its Seasons, Festivals and Artistic Events. Given that the two theatres are based at the Corner of John Kani Road and Winston Ntshona Street, abbreviated as CKN (Corner Kani Ntshona), we refer to the building as CKN Centre.
However, MBTC runs its business at 68 Cape Road in Mill Park, Gqeberha. This is where all administrative operations are undertaken, as well as the development programmes of the institution. We refer to this building as the CR68 Hub. CR68 Hub has additional two performance spaces namely the Rehearsal Joint and the Open Mic Courtyard.
MBTC was declared in accordance with the Cultural Institutions Act No. 119 of 1998 as the Performing Arts Cultural Institution in June 2021 by the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture thus making it its entity. The institution 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, fair and open process are followed through procurement as determined by the Public Finance Management Act No. 1 of 1999, National Treasury regulations and MBTC policies.
MBTC has a close relationship with the 18 Community Arts Centres in the Eastern Cape province thus ensuring that its pulse is felt across the length and breadth of the province.
Mantra:
To better serve the performing arts sector.
Vision:
The leading producer of excellence and job creation for performing arts in the Eastern Cape and beyond.
Mission:
For MBTC to ensure it creates jobs and supports excellence in the performing arts the following shall be the evidence:
- Responsible and accountable institutional management.
- Partner with local, provincial, national, and international individuals and institutions.
- Stimulate the creation of decent jobs for the performing arts sector.
- Produce qualitative and everlasting artistic works.
- Nurturing of talent for excellence.
Values:
- Leadership: the courage to shape a better future.
- Integration: committed to urban-rural development and unity among societies.
- Collaboration: leverage collective will.
- Integrity: be real.
- Accountability and transparency: if it is to be, it is up to us.
- Diversity: as inclusive as our programmes.
- Passion: committed in heart and mind.
- Quality and excellence: what we do, we do well.
- Loyalty: she looks after me, I look after her.
- Teamwork: one for all, all for one.
Artistic Principles:
We embrace a developmental philosophy that translates to:
- Keep the legacy of the great artists through the years going ahead.
- Enable young artists with a chance and environment for growth.
- Encourage artistic collaboration among artists.
- Produce excellent and educational productions that will live long in memories.
- Offer an excellent experience to our shareholders, clients, audience, and artists.
Our philosophy aims to:
- Preserve legacies.
- Nurture young artists.
- Foster collaboration.
- Create memorable, educational content.
- Ensure an exceptional experience for audiences and stakeholders.
- Close the gap between the artist and the institution.
Strategic Programmes:
- Strategic Programme 1: Administration
a) Sub-Programme 1.1: Governance
b) Sub-Programme 1.2: Operations Management
c) Sub-Programme 1.3: Financial Sustainability
d) Sub-Programme 1.4: Project Management Services
- Strategic Programme 2: Business Development
a) Sub-Programme 2.1 Artistic Programme and Productions
b) Sub-Programme 2.2 Partnerships and Community Outreach
c) Sub-Programme 2.3 Audience Development
- Strategic Programme 3: Public Engagement
a) Sub-Programme 3.1 Artistic Education and Development Management
Ingoma Music Conference and Exhibition [June]
Imbadu: Women in Arts Seminar [August]
Imbadu: Dance Development Seminar [September]
Imbadu: Community Arts Development Seminar [October]
Imbadu: Theatre Development Seminar [March]
ABOUT US
[We aspire to be] the leading producer of excellence and job creation for performing arts for the Eastern Cape
To better serve the performing arts industry in the Eastern Cape
Leadership, Integration, Collaboration, Passion, Teamwork, Accountability, Diversity, Quality, Loyalty, Integrity
MORE ABOUT US
Council
Our Council is appointed by the Minister after a Public Call. The Council serves for a period of three years. The current council term runs from June 2022 – June 2025. Council Members are: Ms Palesa Kadi (Council Chairperson), Prof Mcebisi Ndletyana ( Deputy Chairperson), Comfort Nabane, Gcinibandla Mtukela, Nonceba Shoba, Mbasa Metuse, Suren Maharaj, Judge Irma Schoeman, Dr Olwethu Sipuka, Monde Ngonyama (CEO), Dr Talifhani Khubana (CFO)
Executive
MBTC’s operations are driven by the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, the Operations Senior Manager and CEO Office Manager.
The Executive Management Team is supported by the Senior Management Team comprising: SCM Manager, Facilities Use Manager, Artistic Programmes Manager, Stage Services Manager and Human Resources Manager
Friends of MBTC
For MBTC programmes and mission to be of value to the society, MBTC needs reliable friends who appreciate these programmes. We invite you to be the Friend of the MBTC. This you do by committing to support the institution and its programmes. MBTC welcomes donations from the public and private individuals.
For more information, email: marketing@mandelabaytheatre.co.za
We are a career-driven institution ensuring that we recruit competent and self-driven ambitious people. From time to time we advertise for available vacancies.
Enquiries: recruitment@mandelabaytheatre.co.za
Vacancies & tenders
We are a Tender Intensive institution due to unavoidable travelling, facilities maintenance and hospitality.
For any information regarding tenders contact: suppliers@mandelabaytheatre.co.za
We are a career-driven institution ensuring that we recruit competent and self-driven ambitious people. From time to time we advertise for available vacancies.
Enquiries: recruitment@mandelabaytheatre.co.za
