| Artscape Theatre Centre | |
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Location in central Cape Town
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| Former names | Nico Malan Theatre Centre |
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| Town or city | Cape Town |
| Country | South Africa |
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| Completed | 1971 |
Artscape Theatre Centre (formerly Nico Malan Theatre Center) is the main performing arts centre in Cape Town, South Africa. It was opened in 1971 and is located on reclaimed land in the Foreshore area. The complex includes:
The Artscape Theatre Centre was formerly known as the Nico Malan theatre complex, after the former National Party administrator of the Cape Province, Dr Johannes Nicholas Malan, who initiated the project. The centre was renamed in March 2001, when the Artscape company replaced the former Cape Performing Arts Board (CAPAB).
The Artscape Theatre Centre is also the home of Fine Music Radio.