Pretoria State Theatre

The South African State Theatre, located at 320 Pretorius Street in Pretoria Central, Pretoria, is a premier venue for meetings, conferences, and events. Here is a detailed description of its facilities:

Meeting and Conference Facilities

The State Theatre offers a variety of venues to cater to different event needs, including:

• The Opera House

• Capacity: 1,327 audience members
• Function: Main stage with continental seating arrangement, orchestra pit for 110 players, and a conductors’ podium that can be mechanically set.
• Services: Excellent views of the stage from any vantage point, continental style seating with two entrance/exit doors for every four rows of seats.

• The Drama Theatre

• Capacity: 712 audience members
• Function: Continental style seating for 640 on one level, orchestra pit for 45 players.
• Services: Three foyer levels, including an Art Gallery and conference facility on the ground floor.

• The Studio

• Capacity: 150 people
• Function: Mainly used for puppetry plays but also hosts small musical galas, seminars, and recording sessions for the PACT symphony orchestra.
• Services: Flexible space suitable for various performances and events.

• The Momentum Theatre

• Capacity: Flexible seating arrangement
• Function: Originally intended for experimental work, now used for a variety of performances.
• Services: Ideal for experimental and innovative productions.

• The Rendezvous

• Capacity: 260 patrons
• Function: Situated off the car park on the upper level, used for cabarets, jazz recitals, small and one-man shows, as well as private functions and presentations.
• Services: Modern interior with a bar area, suitable for various types of events.

• The Arena

• Capacity: Can accommodate up to 200 additional seats with movable and collapsible seating units (88 seats on the gallery).
• Function: Highly sophisticated theatre with fully equipped computerized lighting and sound control rooms.
• Services: Ideal for large-scale productions and events requiring advanced technical facilities.

• The Transvalia Room

• Capacity: 110 people
• Function: Seminar room with no stage, used for multiple functions.
• Services: Versatile space suitable for seminars, presentations, and other small events.

Additional Facilities

• Bars and Restaurants:

• The Arena Bar and The Applause Champagne Bar are available for events, providing a range of beverage options.
• The Theatre’s Restaurant is currently under development and will offer dining options for event attendees.

• Parking:

• A well-lit car park with 1,000 parking bays is available, featuring the largest exhibition of Ndebele art in a single location in the world.

• Booking Information:

• Tickets can be purchased through Computicket or by calling 0861 915 800.

The South African State Theatre offers a comprehensive range of venues and services, making it an ideal location for various types of meetings, conferences, and events.