Refurbishment of the Little Theatre
Located in central Cape Town on the University of Cape Town’s Hiddingh Campus, the Little Theatre is an interdisciplinary unit run in association with UCT’s Drama Department.
In addition to providing theatre spaces and facilities for theatre research for departments within UCT, the Little Theatre also provides production opportunities for theatre, film and television companies and community groups. As a production house, the Little Theatre co-ordinates a dynamic programme of classical, contemporary and experimental student productions throughout the academic year.
At times the Little Theatre has also worked in partnership with the SA Museum, the SA National Gallery and many of the professional theatres and clubs in the city. Aside from the student works staged there, the theatre is hired out to professional companies and amateur dramatic societies. International theatre companies are also invited to perform on the campus.
Little Theatre facilities include a scenery workshop, a costume wardrobe, and furniture and properties stores. In addition to staging productions, the Little Theatre serves as an informal resource for past students and members of the public needing theatre information.
To ensure its sustainability, the Little Theatre project needs to raise up to R6 million for refurbishments of the space. There may be recognition of donors in the foyer of the theatre.
