The Performing Arts Centre of the Free State is the flagship of theatre activities in the Free State Province, the central region of South Africa.
As a public entity, the Performing Arts Centre of the Free State (PACOFS) reports to the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) under the National Government of South Africa.
PACOFS is a playhouse where an environment is provided for artists to practice and perform their different art forms.
An annual season of classic and contemporary South African, African and international theatre productions are performed inside PACOFS’s theatres.
Overseeing Department/Entity
Office Bearers/Management
Chairperson
- Dr Leandi Steenkamp
Deputy Chairperson
- Rev Thabiso Lancelord Mashiloane
Council Members
- Ms Seipati Dichabe
- Mr Thami ka Plaatjie
- Ms Makhosazana Khanyile
- Adv Ikaneng Mokgosi
- Ms Nkosazana Mosala
- Adv Charlie Naidoo
Chief Executive Officer
- Mr Themba Dlamini
Chief Financial Officer
- Ms Gabisile Simelani
Senior Management
- Mr Mzwakhe Mabaso (Facilities)
- Ms Napo Masheane (Artistic Director)
- Mr Vuyo Mfanekiso
Communications Officers
- Ms Maseeta Makgabane
Contact Details
The contact details of the Performing Arts Centre of the Free State (PACOFS) are listed in the table below.
| Physical Address: | 12 First Avenue, Westdene, Bloemfontein, 9301 |
| Postal Address: | P.O. Box 1292, Bloemfontein, 9301 |
| Telephone: | 051 447 7771 |
| Email: | info@pacofs.co.za |
| Website: | www.pacofs.co.za |
