The life and soul of the Nelson Mandela Square, Sandton
Established in 1994, this multi award winning theatre presents nightly productions of exciting and challenging local and international plays, musicals, comedies, youth theatre, jazz and daytime classical lunch-hour concerts.
UPCOMING SHOWS
FRIDAY LUNCH HOUR CONCERTS
The theatre has presented and produced this uplifting music programme for all, with leading local and international musicians for the last 15 years. It prides itself on being the only venue in Gauteng to host such regular weekly daytime concerts. Concerts take place every Friday at 1pm.
Unreserved tickets will be available at the box office from 12:30
Ticket Price: R100 (R60 for members)
Enquiries: 011 883 8606
The revenue from ticket sales goes to the artists, so please invite a friend to join you next week.
ABOUT DAPHNE KUHN AND THE THEATRE ON THE SQUARE
DAPHNE KUHN is a well-known South African theatre producer, artistic director, and owner of the THEATRE ON THE SQUARE in Sandton. She began her career in the arts as an actress, working in both film, TV and theatre. Daphne Kuhn, holds an MA Degree in Drama from Pretoria University, and her special skills range from acting to directing, PR to producing.
In 1994, Kuhn founded Theatre on the Square, first in Rosebank, then in Sandton in 1997. This 200-seater theatre is one of Johannesburg’s most popular venues for both local and international productions. Over the years, the theatre has showcased a diverse range of plays, from classic dramas and musicals to contemporary works, experimental productions, comedies and youth theatre.
Kuhn has been instrumental in bringing many important international plays to South African audiences, including the South African premieres of plays like HANSARD, SOME GIRLS, SHIRLEY VALENTINE, TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE, ROSE, HARD LOVE and ROMANCE. Over the last 28 years, Theatre on the Square has produced and presented more than 3000 plays, concerts and corporate events. Daphne has also nurtured the talents of many South African artists, providing a platform for emerging writers, directors, and performers to showcase their work while generating thousands of work opportunities for those in the industry.
In addition to her work at Theatre on the Square, Kuhn has also produced several successful productions that have toured to other venues around South Africa, including the Baxter Theatre, the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown and to festivals abroad.
For her contributions to South African theatre, Kuhn has received numerous accolades, including the Naledi Theatre Award for Executive Producer for her contribution to South African theatre. She continues to be a driving force in the South African theatre scene, and her work has helped to shape and elevate the country’s cultural landscape.
VENUE HIRE
THEATRE ON THE SQUARE IS PERFECT FOR SMALL EVENTS – CONFERENCES, WEBINARS, FILM SHOOTS AND LAUNCHES
It is the perfect venue for corporate events. Proceeds of all venue hire fees will go into the theatre fund. Hire the venue for small events and play your part to give back to the theatre and entertainment industry in South Africa.
The iconic THEATRE ON THE SQUARE is situated on the Nelson Mandela Square at Sandton City.
VENUE HIRE
THEATRE ON THE SQUARE IS PERFECT FOR SMALL EVENTS – CONFERENCES, WEBINARS, FILM SHOOTS AND LAUNCHES
It is the perfect venue for corporate events. Proceeds of all venue hire fees will go into the theatre fund. Hire the venue for small events and play your part to give back to the theatre and entertainment industry in South Africa.
The iconic THEATRE ON THE SQUARE is situated on the Nelson Mandela Square at Sandton City.
Nelson Mandela Square, Corner Sandton Drive and Rivonia Road, Sandton, 2196
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Box Office:
011 883 8606
Computicket:
011 340 8000
Daphne Kuhn
(Owner/Producer)
083 377 4969
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