Artscape Theatre Centre, Cape Town

Name: Artscape Theatre Centre
Address: D F Malan Street, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Telephone: +27 21 410 9800

#50 among attractions in Cape Town

Theater, Concerts and shows, Opera

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Artscape Theatre Centre 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 inaugural performance was scheduled to be Giuseppe Verdi's Aida but illness struck the title-role singer Emma Renzi and the production was replaced by CAPAB Ballet's Sylvia. Other productions in the opening season were Mozart's Die Zauberflöte in Afrikaans and Giacomo Puccini's Madama Butterfly. The complex includes: ()

Local name: Kunstekaap-teatersentrum Completed: 1971 (53 years ago)Coordinates: 33°55'11"S, 18°25'49"E

Address

D F Malan StreetCape Town CBD - ForeshoreCape Town 8001 South Africa

Contact

+27 21 410 9800

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Day trips

Artscape Theatre Centre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Artscape Theatre Centre open?

Artscape Theatre Centre is open:

Monday 8 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 8 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 5 pm
Thursday 8 am - 5 pm
Friday 8 am - 5 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Artscape Theatre Centre?

Nearby attractions include Cape Town Civic Centre, Cape Town (4 min walk), Naspers Centre, Cape Town (4 min walk), Cape Town International Convention Centre, Cape Town (5 min walk), The Cenotaph, Cape Town (6 min walk).

How to get to Artscape Theatre Centre by public transport?

The nearest stations to Artscape Theatre Centre:

Bus

Civic Centre • Lines: 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, A01, D03, T01 (2 min walk)
Foreshore • Lines: 101, 104 (3 min walk)

Train

Cape Town (8 min walk)
Esplanade (24 min walk)