Limited seats to be the future as State Theatre reopens
The State Theatre in Pretoria is set to open its doors at the end of the month, albeit with reduced seating capacity to ensure adherence to the national lockdown regulations. Theatre spokesperson Thakgatso Setseta said members of the theatre were excited to announce that the theatre was ready to welcome back audiences, starting with performances by the heritage enthusiast and revered musician Mbuso Khoza and band.
The live concert would premier on the nights of 30 and 31 October. “The theatre’s decision to reopen doors follows the easing of the Covid-19 national lockdown regulations to alert level 1 by government.” Setseta said the theatre was closed since government imposed a national lockdown back in March.“
The result saw the theatre resort to taking its theatre programme online to not only entertain its audiences but to also offer relief to artists.
The project which boasts over 50 productions, has managed to convey relief to over 500 artists during the trying times so far.” He said in line with the Covid-19 regulations and health guidelines to prevent the spread of the virus, the theatre’s management had taken precautionary measures to ensure that the health and safety of its patrons was not at risk when it reopened.
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