Artscape Foyers
The various foyers in the Artscape theatre Centre offer versatile configurations for miscellaneous events. Whether it is a private party, a children's theatre performance, a static exhibition, a meeting, a cocktail party, a banquet, a poetry reading or a dance, these invitingly open spaces reflect generosity and style. The colour schemes allow for easy implementation of theme specific decoration.
| Foyers |
Size |
Banquet Style |
Cocktails |
| Marble (Opera) |
450m2 |
250 |
500 |
| Chandelier (Opera) |
727m2 |
400 |
1000 |
| Opera Bar |
290m2 |
80 |
250 |
| Lower Theatre |
275m2 |
60 |
200 |
| Upper Theatre |
298m2 |
70 |
250 |
Artscape Function Rooms
There are two function rooms which make ideal break away rooms; for small conferences, seminars or meetings; or for other types of private functions. Each is equipped with a small private kitchen.
| Function Rooms |
Size |
Seated |
Standing |
| ISibaya Room |
70m2 |
24 (Boardroom) |
60 |
| VIP Room |
30m2 |
12 (boardroom) |
25 |
Artscape Rehearsal Rooms
There are two rehearsal rooms on third floor of Opera House wing which are the same size as the Opera House main stage. A third rehearsal room is situated in the Theatre wing. The Annexe is a temporary facility behind the Theatre wing and is used for training, smaller rehearsals and workshops.
| Rehearsal Rooms |
Size |
| Opera Wing 301 |
424.13m2 |
| Opera Wing 308 |
424.13m2 |
| Theatre Wing 351 |
261.12m2 |
| Annexe |
83m2 |
Parking
Staff Car Park: Situated at the rear of the building in Jan Smuts Drive.
Public Car Park: Available in adjacent underground parking garage of the Civic Centre building after 17:30 with direct secure access from the parking garage into the theatre complex via an underground passage.
Founders Garden
The ± 11 000 m2 spacious tree filled garden is adjacent to the staff car park. Ideal for marquee tents, film shoots, outdoor concerts, etc.
In one corner of the garden, the Zip Zap Circus training school is currently housed in a large, purpose built tent.
Piazza
The impressive 2 730m2 piazza at the front of the theatre centre is ideal for film- or photo shoots and outdoor festivals.
Restaurants & bars
Public Restaurant: News Café situated at the front of the Theatre Complex adjacent to the Piazza, and also accessible from to the Marble Foyer.
Staff Restaurant: Fully equipped staff canteen on second floor.
Bars are located in several foyers, serving each of the performance venues.
Industrial
A décor workshop/store facility (12 000m2) is situated in the Epping industrial area, where sets are manufactured, painted and repertory décor is stored.
A Wardrobe facility for the manufacture of costumes, wigs, millinery etc. is housed in a large building (PMH) on the outskirts of the City of Cape Town. Also located in this facility is a design studio, and the Artscape Technical Training Academy where trainee stage technicians are educated in all aspects of stage technology.
A large storage facility for costumes is independently located in Green Point, a suburb close to the city.
