The Market Theatre Foundation stories

At Windybrow Arts Centre: Transforming the lives of the youth within its surrounding community of Hillbrow
Right at the core of Hillbrow’s vibrant community, amid the all-pervasive poverty and inner-city degradation

The Market Theatre Laboratory, a school that gives access to young theatre makers to learn and experiment with new ideas
Head of the Market Theatre Laboratory, an institution within the Newtown cultural precinct otherwise known simply as The Lab

Market Photo Workshop, a renowned photography school attracting students from the African continent and the rest of the world
One could tell that the community, those passing by on the main street where the gallery is situated and the neighbours, were all curious.

The Market Theatre Laboratory, a school that gives access to young theatre makers to learn and experiment with new ideas
Head of the Market Theatre Laboratory, an institution within the Newtown cultural precinct otherwise known simply as The Lab
About The Market Theatre Foundation
The Vision of the Market Theatre Foundation is to create an authentic South African cultural experience which is committed to providing the highest level of artistic excellence in all aspects of the performing and visual arts in which the education and development of a diverse community of artists, audiences and technicians is assured
In order to realize our vision, our mission is to ensure the long-term future of the MTF by: Producing and providing a platform for a professional performing and visual arts repertoire that is authentic and artistically.

The MTF and its four business units
Our Funders




