The Market Theatre, founded in Johannesburg in 1976 by Mannie Manim and the late Barney Simon, was constructed out of Johannesburg's Indian Fruit Market - built in 1913. The theatre went on to become internationally renowned as South Africa's "Theatre of the Struggle".

The Market Theatre challenged the apartheid regime, armed with little more than the conviction that culture can change society. The strength and truth of that conviction was acknowledged in 1995 when the theatre received the American Jujamcyn Award. In providing a voice to the voiceless, The Market Theatre did not forego artistic excellence, but, rather, made a point of it. Its twenty-one international and over three hundred South African theatre awards bears eloquent testimony to the courage and artistic quality of its work. 

During the past three decades, The Market Theatre has evolved into a cultural complex for theatre, music, dance and the allied arts. Today, The Market Theatre remains at the forefront of South African theatre, actively encouraging new works that continue to reach international stages.

Performing Arts

The Market Theatre Foundation

Tshiamo Mokgadi

Greg Homann

Monwabisi Grootboom

Phil Molefe

Sboniso Thombeni

Mandla Mbothwe

Dali Tambo

Andre Le Roux

Aifheli Makhwanya

The Creative and Educational Roles team at The Market Theatre Foundation is dedicated to nurturing artistic talent and facilitating innovative educational programs. This team works collaboratively to create transformative learning experiences, ranging from workshops led by the Lecturer to sound design training by the Senior Sound Designer. With contributions from the Artistic Director, they also oversee the development of original works that challenge societal norms and enrich the cultural landscape, ensuring that the theatre remains a vital space for creative expression and social change.

Creative and Educational Roles

Creative and Educational Roles

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