Artscape Theatre Centre [Cape town]
Artscape Theatre Centre
Centro teatral Artscape
performing arts centre in Cape Town, South Africa
operagebouw in Zuid-Afrika
Performing arts centre, opened 1971 with Léo Delibes' ballet Sylvia. Originally named Nico Malan Theatre Centre/Nico Malan Skouburg in honour of the South African politician, Nico Malan (1903-1981). 2001 renamed Artscape Theatre Centre/Kunstekaap-Teatersentrum. The complex includes threee halls: Opera House (1487 seats), Theatre (540 seats) and Arena Theatre (140 seats).