Thesis (MDram (Drama))—University of Stellenbosch, 2005. / This study wishes primarily to explore re-positioning the H.B.Thom Theatre as a cultural
amenity in the Stellenbosch region. The first step was to place the building of the H.B.
Thom Theatre in 1966 in the context of the cultural and political dynamics of the time as
well as to trace the cultural politics of the Western Cape in particular during the turbulent
years leading to the first Democratic Elections in 1994. The question is asked, to what
extent do the changes in the political climate and cultural thinking impact on the use of
this important, regional arts facility?
A Cultural Impact Study was made to evaluate the scope of cultural production in the
region. Alongside this regional study, the past and present utilisation of the H.B.Thom
Theatre as such has been thoroughly documented, processed and discussed. Areas of
concern regarding the utilisation of the theatre in particular and possible solutions in
meeting these concerns have been integrated into the study.
The appropriate management structures and artistic vision leading to the establishment of
the H.B.Thom Theatre as a Regional Arts Centre have been researched and detailed as
well as mechanisms for its incorporation into the University of Stellenbosch’s broader
Strategic Framework.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:sun/oai:scholar.sun.ac.za:10019.1/2124 |
| Date | 03 1900 |
| Creators | Esterhuizen, Johan |
| Contributors | Hauptfleisch, T., University of Stellenbosch. Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Dept. of Drama. |
| Publisher | Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
| Rights | University of Stellenbosch |
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