Jans Rautenbach Schouwburg: Early in the 20th century the artist and photographer Gawie Beukes lived in De Beer Street. Recognising the need for entertainment, he brought the ‘moving pictures’ to Prince Albert, a building on his property became his first ’bioscope’. Now his cinema has become the foyer of the Jans Rautenbach Schouwburg, a new theatre complex, developed by Laetitia van Dyk. On the 29th of September, in the theatre which bears his name, film-maker Jans Rautenbach received an award from the Suid-Afrikaanse Akadamie van Wetenskap en Kuns in recognition of his life-long contribution to the world of South African film.
In keeping with Gawie’s determination to bring culture and good old fashioned fun to the village, Laetitia hopes to stage a theatrical production every second month. Why not plan a visit to the village for the weekend of the 8th December when the acclaimed Sussie Survivor (Kulsrivier) will be staged?
Zelia and Chantelle can advise you on accommodation, restaurant bookings and ticket sales for the production.
Tickets are selling fast, so give them a ring on 023 5411 366.
