Baxter Theatre Centre

Baxter Theatre Centre is a performance venue in Cape Town with multiple theatres housed in one building. The spaces include a main theatre, concert hall, and smaller studio stage, along with rehearsal rooms and places to eat.

The theatre opened in 1977 and served as a gathering space during apartheid when people of different races were kept apart. A pivotal moment came in 1985 when it staged an interracial kiss on stage, breaking a significant social barrier.

The theatre serves as a gathering place where visitors experience local and international artists performing dance, music, and drama. The shows reflect the city's diverse artistic community and draw audiences from many backgrounds.

The venue sits at the base of the University of Cape Town campus, beneath Table Mountain, in an accessible part of the city. You can book tickets online and grab food or drinks at the on-site restaurant or bar before and after shows.

The theatre sits directly beneath Table Mountain on the university campus grounds, making it a meeting point shaped by its location. This proximity to the mountain and academic life created a space where art and resistance found common ground during a divided time.

Location: City of Cape Town

Inception: August 1, 1977

Architects: Jack Barnett

Official opening: August 1, 1977

Website: http://baxter.co.za

GPS coordinates: -33.95720,18.47060

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:29