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Cape Town’s theatre scene has suffered somewhat in recent years, largely due to the reallocation of government funds and the decline of political theatre, a pivotal genre in the Apartheid era. Cutting-edge productions are few and far between, while large-scale musicals remain the most popular form of theatre – Cats recently opened here and it is a huge success. Most mainstream performances are held at the Artscape Complex, but for more alternative productions try the Baxter Theatre, usually the most reliable venue for quality, thought-provoking performances. Artscape, DF Malan St, Foreshore, east of the train station, T 021-4109800. Matinee and evening shows. Major complex offering opera, theatre and classical music concerts. Three-theatre complex – Main Theatre, Arena and the Opera House, musicals, dance and new experimental theatre; opera is rarely staged due to production costs. Baxter, Main Rd, Rondebosch, T 021-6857880, http://www.baxter.co.za Matinee and evening shows. Long-term involvement in black theatre, good reputation for supporting community theatre, international productions and musicals. Bijou, Lower Main Rd, Observatory, T 021-4480183. Tue-Sun 2000-late. Ultra-fashionable club/bar/open-air theatre. Weekly shows, mostly alternative theatre or live music.
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