Baxter Theatre Centre, Performance venue in Cape Town, South Africa.
The Baxter Theatre Centre contains multiple performance spaces, including a main theatre, concert hall, and studio stage with rehearsal rooms and dining facilities.
The theatre opened its doors on August 1, 1977, and made history in 1985 by presenting the first interracial kiss on a South African stage.
The theatre serves as a platform for diverse artistic expressions through drama, music, and dance performances that reflect South African society.
The venue provides online ticket purchasing for events, with the Act Restaurant and Play Bar offering dining options before and after performances.
Located at the foot of the University of Cape Town beneath Devil's Peak, the theatre maintained multiracial performances during the apartheid period.
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: March 11, 2025 10:42
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