The South African State Theatre (SAST), situated in Pretoria (the administrative capital of South Africa), in the Tshwane CBD, is the greatest performing arts facility and largest theatre complex in Africa.
As an entity of the National Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC), the core mandate of the South African State Theatre is to provide access to performance spaces in which the performing arts sector creates productions that are watched by diverse audiences.
The South African State Theatre saw the birth of, and was the driving force, behind the establishment of the performing arts in all spheres in South Africa.
The State Theatre, with its six theatres, ranging from the opulent Opera Theatre, to the cabaret feel of the Intimate Theatre, today plays a leading role in the development of the performing arts, and is host to the colourful variety of entertainment found in the diverse cultures of our wonderful country.
The opening of the theatre complex in May 1981 was a milestone in South African theatre and marked the beginning of great things to come.
In 2000 The State Theatre re-opened as a receiving house and has been host to blockbuster shows like Cats, Sarafina!, The Phantom of the Opera, The Sound of Music, Rhetorical, Esther and Rivonia Trail, to name but a few.
Vision
The vision of the South African State Theatre is to be the premier theatre of choice for a distinctly inclusive, transformative, and innovative entertainment experience.
Mission
The mission of the South African State Theatre is to be a dynamic arts and culture institution for creativity, inspiration, education, innovation, social cohesion, and economic transformation.
Values
- Transparency
- Accountability
- Freedom of expression
- Honesty
- Integrity
- Excellence
- Empathy
Overseeing Department/Entity
Office Bearers/Management
Chairperson
- Mr Phil Molefe
Deputy Chairperson
- Ms Pamela Ndlovu
Director
Council Members
- Mr Zak Gordon
- Ms Khwezi Kunene
- Ms Ndileka Manana
- Ms Lebogang Matlala
- Adv Charlie Naidoo
- Mr Edward Phiri
Chief Executive Officer
- Dr Sibongiseni Mkhize
Chief Financial Officer
- Ms Santa Viljoen
Senior Management
- Mr Shiraz Ahmed (Performance Information and Risk [Planning])
- Mr Aubrey Sekhabi (Artistic Director)
Communications Officers
- n/a
Contact Details
The contact details of the South African State Theatre are listed in the table below.
| Physical Address: | 320 Pretorius Street, Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa 0001 |
| Postal Address: | P.O. Box 566, Pretoria, 0001 |
| Telephone: | 012 392 4000 |
| Email: | admin@statetheatre.co.za |
| Website: | www.statetheatre.co.za |
READ MORE:
➜ List of Galleries, Museums, and Theatres in South Africa
➜ National Government of South Africa
| Galleries, Museums & Theatres under South Africa’s National Government |
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| Amazwi South African Museum of Literature . Artscape Theatre Centre . Die Afrikaanse Taalmuseum en -monument . Ditsong: Museums of South Africa . Freedom Park . Iziko Museums of South Africa . KwaZulu-Natal Museum . Luthuli Museum . Mandela Bay Theatre Complex . Market Theatre Foundation . National Museum in Bloemfontein . Nelson Mandela Museum . Robben Island Museum . South African State Theatre . The Playhouse Company . uMsunduzi Museum . War Museum of the Boer Republics . William Humphreys Art Gallery |
