A costume exhibition at Artscape showcases its 50-year transition from the Nico Malan. Established as the Nico Malan Theatre in 1971, the Artscape building now celebrates its 50th Anniversary in existence in 2021.
As part of the celebrations, the venue has a costume exhibition on display, which portrays unforgettable moments (from Nico to Artscape) for productions dating back from 1971 to the present day.
Rolling exhibition in Chandelier Foyer
The rolling exhibition, located at the Opera House Chandelier Foyer, is open to the public free of charge. This is done with pre-arranged guided tours in accordance with COVID-19 lockdown regulations. Visitors and patrons will be able to enjoy a trip down memory lane and get a glimpse or reminder of the glitz and glamour of the costumes which graced their stages in multiple performances over the years.
Featured are more than 40 costumes seamed by the Artscape wardrobe department and includes costumes from the opera, operetta, drama, ballet, musicals and Jazzart. These include productions such as Aida (1971), Tartuffe, Petrouchka, Don Carlo, Die Vledermaus, Anastasia, Kismet, The Magic Flute, Evita, Rain In A Dead Man’s Footprints, Cabaret, Fidelio, Showboat, Champ, The Sound Of Music, The Lady and The Fool, Madame Butterfly, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat, Mary & The Conqueror, and many more.
‘Design Wall’ costume designs
In addition a ‘design wall’ also includes drawings of many wonderful costume designs by artists and designers, plus originals and copies of well-known national and international works of: Bruno Santini, Peter Cazalet, Dicky Longhurst, Jenny Gilles, Penny Simpson, Keith Anderson, Michael Mitchell, Raymond Schoop, Birrie le Roux, Peter Krummeck and Marthinus Basson.
The exhibition is not permanent but mutable throughout 2021, with constant updates to include and showcase the various performing arts genres. Historically relevant productions which complement Artscape flagship productions and performances presented by the affiliated companies; Cape Town Opera, Cape Town City Ballet, Jazzart Dance Theatre, Unmute Dance Company, Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra and other events hosted in the Artscape building will all enjoy a space.
Book at the Artscape Box Office on 021 410 9821 or 021 410 9886. Group bookings will cap at 20 people.
What: Artscape Nico Malan costume exhibition
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