The above slider represents what the Fugard Foyer looked like in 2020, just before the theatre’s closing. Swipe left or right to explore the interactive Foyer.
About the Fugard
The Fugard Theatre was located in District 6 and honored the history and memory of that vibrant community that was so savagely uprooted during the apartheid era.
Athol Fugard
Athol Fugard is South Africa’s most significant and internationally acclaimed playwright. His soul-searing plays have moved audiences in South Africa and around the world.
The Building
The Fugard Theatre was made up of five historic warehouse buildings, situated on half a city block in District Six, Cape Town which are owned by the District Six Museum.
Spaces
Comprising a 325-seat theatre, 120 seat studio theatre, foyer, bar, rooftop and rehearsal rooms, The Fugard Theatre played host to theatre, music, events and conferences.
Past Productions
Over its ten years of operation, The Fugard Theatre produced and presented over 180 productions and events as well screening as over 250 cinema titles.
Media
The Fugard Theatre was renowned for its bar-raising social media and online engagement, creating clear channels for audiences to engage with The Fugard and its productions.
Educational Resources
If you are an educator and want access to The Fugard Theatre’s digital show archive, please send us a request on the link below.
The Fugard Mini Docuseries
An exciting series of short documentaries chronicling the people, life and journey of the Fugard Theatre over its decade of life.
Awards
The Fugard Theatre was a regular feature during the annual theatre awards seasons in both Cape Town and Johannesburg and won multiple at the prestigious Fleur Du Cap and Naledi Theatre Awards.
The Bar
The Fugard bar was known as one of the most hospitable and enjoyable theatre bars in Cape Town, synonymous with world class service and its selection of food and beverages.
Friends of The Fugard
Over the 10 years of its Friends of The Fugard programme, the theatre enjoyed immense support from its patrons.
The Building Today
The building that housed Fugard Theatre has reopened as an events and theatre space and is now called The Homecoming Centre (HCC).