HISTORIES
Born in 1976, days after the Soweto Uprising, the Market Theatre quickly became a symbol of South Africa’s fight against Apartheid. Nearly 50 years later, it remains a driving force in indigenous South African theatre, boldly telling African stories and winning numerous awards for its courage, integrity, and artistic excellence. In 1995, the Market Theatre became the first non-U.S. theatre to receive the Jujamcyn Theatre Award, honoured for ‘it having proved that art can change a society’. As South Africa marks 30 years of democracy, the Market Theatre continues to deliver relevant, diverse, and impactful programming.
For over 120 years, the Windybrow Arts Centre has become a space of curiosity and learning for inner city youth, enabling and inspiring their creative pursuits. Enables connection through drawing people into performing arts engagement and radiating performing arts engagement outward.
Founded in 1989, the Market Photo Workshop has played a pivotal role in the training of South Africa’s photographers, archiving of history and visual literacy advocacy. The Market Photo Workshop contributes to the growth of the photography sector by advancing technical skills, artistic vision, and entrepreneurial capabilities. It plays a pivotal role in nurturing talent, promoting cultural dialogue, and supporting the creative economy.
A multi-award-winning arts incubator with a reputation for facilitating the development of exceptional young performing artists and writers, the Market Theatre Laboratory opened its doors in 1989.