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Venue · Johannesburg
Market Theatre
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About Market Theatre
The Market Theatre, based in the downtown bohemian suburb of Newtown in Johannesburg, South Africa, was opened in 1976, operating as an independent, anti-racist theatre during the country's apartheid regime. It was named after a fruit and vegetable market that was previously located there. It was also known as the Old Indian Market or the Newtown Market, which closed after 60 years. The Market Theatre was founded by Barney Simon, Mannie Manim, Aletta Bezuidenhout, Vanessa Cooke, Judith Cornell, David Eppel, Leoni Hofmeyer, Janice Honeyman, Danny Keogh, Sue Kiel, Lindsay Reardon, and John Oakley Smith. Two of the theatres are named after the two founders Barney Simon and Mannie Mannim. Main Theatre at the Market Theatre was renamed as The John Kani Theatre in 2014 after the renowned South African stage actor John Kani.
Getting there
🚉 Public transport
- BraamfonteinTrain station1 km · 16 min walk
- Johannesburg Park StationTrain station1,1 km · 17 min walk
- WestgateTrain station1,1 km · 18 min walk
Distances are measured in a straight line from the venue; walking times are estimates. Wikidata (CC0)
🛏️ Hotels near Market Theatre
Check prices ↗- City Lodge Hotel NewtownHotel120 m · 2 min walk
- Reef HotelHotel1,2 km · 19 min walk
- KwaDukuza eGoli HotelHotel1,4 km · 23 min walk
- Carlton HotelHotel1,5 km · 24 min walk
- Garden Court MilparkHotel2,3 km
🛏️ Hotels near Market Theatre
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Market Theatre: FAQs
What's on at Market Theatre?
There are no upcoming events listed at Market Theatre right now.
Where is Market Theatre?
Market Theatre is located at Johannesburg.
What is the nearest station to Market Theatre?
The nearest station is Braamfontein (Train station), about 1 km from Market Theatre.
Which hotels are closest to Market Theatre?
The closest places to stay are City Lodge Hotel Newtown (120 m), Reef Hotel (1,2 km), and KwaDukuza eGoli Hotel (1,4 km).
When did Market Theatre open?
Market Theatre opened in 1976.