The Fugard Theatre
Archive
The Fugard Theatre
2010–2020
Over a decade, The Fugard Theatre welcomed 1.5 million patrons, staged more than 180 productions, earned 178 nominations and 56 awards, and hosted both The Fugard Bioscope and the Open Book Festival.
Following its closure in 2021, and in honour of the legendary playwright Athol Fugard (11 June 1932 – 8 March 2025), this website has been transformed into a free, permanent digital archive. Here, you’ll find documentaries on Fugard’s life, highlights from the London Celebration held in his honour at the Royal Court Theatre featuring Dr John Kani OBE, and the full Fugard Theatre Archive – including photos and a complete production history of one of Cape Town’s most beloved theatres.
Please note
All content on this site is for educational use only and remains the property of the creators. Permission is required for any use – see the Educational Resource page.
Permanent Closure
The Fugard Theatre closed in March 2021. The building was returned to the District Six Museum and now operates as the HCC: Homecoming Centre.
