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Nelson Mandela Theatre
163 Civic Blvd, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2017, South Africa
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Da
Review №1

Always great to have the opportunity to watch a classic ballet, and not to mention getting back out there, feeling the culture vibes! Classy with everything you would expect from a theatre.Also a restaurant where you can enjoy a meal or just coffee after the show...Support our theatres and home talent on the stage!

Ly
Review №2

Just wonderful to be back & thank you for organising disabled parking so efficiently.

Pi
Review №3

Fantastic show, great venue.

Ta
Review №4

This place us amazing!Great place for date night and the shows played is only but quality,The restaurant is also very good, the food was prepared quickly despite the massive rush at the time.I strongly suggest going there early is key to enjoying the meal before the show.Making a booking is a must for a group bigger then 4.

Ja
Review №5

The best theater in Johannesburg and possibly the entire South Africa, beautiful, clean and welcoming from their receptions is great. The cafes, theatres and the park outside plus you can easily get to the theater will all modes of transport, buses, gautrain, taxis or call cabs, if you are in Joburg Centre you can even walk to. These are places that need to be supported a lot because they entertain people at the same time teach audience whatever the story is teaching and develop real actors at the same time. Big up to the Civic Theater

Ki
Review №6

First visit and was blown away. Watched the brilliant production of West Side Story. A must-watch if you love good theatre.

Ro
Review №7

What a lovely place. The Isandlwana Lecture and the performance was out of this world. This Isandlwana story should be taught to generations to come.

Jo
Review №8

Charming staff and well organized

Ni
Review №9

Always the best. The shows makes you feel like you in a different place.

Ed
Review №10

There is raw talent here

Mi
Review №11

I visited Joburg theatre with some girl friends to see the South African stage production of the Colour purple it was my first time there. Loved everything about the experience except for the seating, not enough leg room. I felt like I was sitting on top of my neighbors and it therefore took away from the experience a bit because I constantly had to be mindful of where I put my leg and arm so that the person next to me didnt feel like I was encroaching on their space. Restaurant service was a tad slow, was a mission to get drinks and our bill.

Fa
Review №12

Amazing performances from our South African youth

Th
Review №13

Always great to be here, excellent bar service... 😂😂😂

Th
Review №14

Iconic. Seen so many great shows in that theatre

An
Review №15

Another fantastic experience in the heart of Braamfontein, Johannesburg. Would recommend seeing a show here or simply coming for the vibe

cy
Review №16

Stages emerging from the bottom it adds a thrilling experience to the shows

Di
Review №17

Watched Don Quixote the ballet with the Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra in the pit. Awesome!!

Ga
Review №18

The ballet Don Quixote was a fabulous performance. The dancers are simply amazing, and absolutely beautiful. A real professional performance with orchestra and all and well worthy of our support. It was a fun outing and we went early and had a delicious meal at Stages, the restaurant at the theater. Good service and lovely atmosphere with many theater folk also relaxing there before the performance.

Ca
Review №19

My first time being here and what a beautiful place and venue!

Bo
Review №20

Best Joburg theatre, great for family and kids outing

Df
Review №21

Splendid!

Th
Review №22

I enjoyed watching 2 National School of the Arts productions last Saturday 8 March 2020. The Theatre was clean and sound was very good

Da
Review №23

Always a pleasure..

Tr
Review №24

Loved it xx

Zo
Review №25

One of the oldest theatre homes, always love coming here. Service is great and I love the old style theatre. Ample parking space as well.

Na
Review №26

Such a beautiful venue.

ma
Review №27

It is a lovely venue

Et
Review №28

Real nice musical 👌

St
Review №29

A State of the Art facility with High-Tech equipment

Ma
Review №30

Very beautiful place. The inside is world class. A attended a year end function for the City of Johannesburg libraries and saw people getting recognized for their work in their respective libraries and communities. It was inspiring and motivational.

Re
Review №31

Enjoyed

So
Review №32

Comedy show here.. legendary theater in town. safe parking and super cool security

Vi
Review №33

Wonderful show. Would love to see the show again. Good atmosphere good seating.

Da
Review №34

Great pantomime. We try to go every year and take our grandchildren. The special effects are phenomenal. This years 3D effects were excellent.

Al
Review №35

We went to watch Pinocchio last week. The sets and costumes were world class, and the snide political comments were hilarious. Its a great theatre to go to. Clean space, with comfortable seats that stay down when you put them down and no inconvenient pillars. Theres enough parking. It was a great evening out.

La
Review №36

Beautiful scenery

Kn
Review №37

Good place to be

Za
Review №38

Love this place!

Ar
Review №39

Beautiful, intimate, feel-good, classy, theatre experience. Happy and attentive attention from the management and staff. Always something great to see on stage. An all-round excellent theatre experience every time we go there...and thats as often as possible.

Me
Review №40

Amazing place to spend Sunday afternoon. Great shows, lovely restaurant and balcony with a beautiful view.

S
Review №41

Its a big theatre. Very easy to navigate. Theres ample underground parking.

le
Review №42

A lovely jewellery box of a theatre well worth supporting! It gets some brilliant shows and theres a nice vibe in the downstairs bar area. Look out for the afternoon concerts too.

Ry
Review №43

Theatre for allThe theatre has shows available throughout the year, so keep an eye open to ensure you dont miss anythingSafe parking is available underground and is very convenient. You can pay for parking before the show starts to avoid queues.There is a restaurant on-site with a bar upstairs where you can buy drinks and snacks. Best to make a reservation at the restaurant as it becomes very busy

Ru
Review №44

Sinatra and Me. What a show....loved it. The Theatre complex is magnificent. Just allow time to get out of the parking. About half an hour.

Po
Review №45

Stunning show

To
Review №46

Great Theatre. The only real premier theatre in Joburg. Very limited underground parking and parking is a ripoff. R20 for a couple of hours.

We
Review №47

It really is a good place to visit. It has plenty of safe parking and in the theatre it is good seating and all round good viewing. They put on excellent shows and are very well attended.

Mi
Review №48

Always a great experience no matter what show we as a family go and see here

Cl
Review №49

I love the ballet productions in this theatre - magnificent. Safe and secure parking seals the deal.

Ja
Review №50

Nice evening out. Well organised. Very good service and value at the restaurant

An
Review №51

An awesome place to visit. Love Stages Restaurant.

He
Review №52

A world class venue that caters for every theatre need you may have. The restaurant, Stages, is top quality with fantastic food. Make sure you grab a bite to eat before you see one of the many shows on offer!

Lu
Review №53

I had so much fun watching Violet. Theater is amazing

Sa
Review №54

We attended a fantastic performance of West Side Story starring Jonathan Roxmouth here. I was amazed at how versatile the stage is and how the set designer had maximized these facilities for this show. Its always a great venue to enjoy bigger South African theater productions

Ka
Review №55

Still a good place to be. Good parking.

Th
Review №56

A cosy corner for theatre connoisseurs. Theres always stupendous showing booked for the venue.

Ga
Review №57

What a Beautiful venue and a lovely family day out

Ba
Review №58

We go at least once a year for the pantomime and sometimes to other shows during the year. The phone-in box office booking facility is very friendly and efficient. Staff always friendly and helpful. Altogether a good experience

Mo
Review №59

Absolutely fabulous. Went to watch a show called The Prodigal Man by Michael Lungile Themba. It was everything and more. I was taking through so many emotions. They have a restaurant called Stages. Food is cheap and tasty. The alcohol is reasonable and the service is great

Te
Review №60

Loved the Jnr Symphonic orchestra combined with human circus acts

De
Review №61

Good venue for live shows Clean and good parking

Si
Review №62

Went to see The Color Purple musical there. The show was amazingly good. The service is quick and intermission was on time.

Ki
Review №63

Great location. Good parking. Friendly, helpful staff.

Ri
Review №64

Hidden gem in Johannesburg. I will definitely go to more theatre shows.

Um
Review №65

The Theatre is Fabulous

Te
Review №66

Amazing place in the heart of Joburg. When youre inside, you totally forget about the really metropolitan outside and youre in another world... Stages is also an amazing restaurant that you find inside.

Ja
Review №67

Good theatres are so far and few between you cant help but to show your love when you find a great one!

Nt
Review №68

Venue was easily accessible, clean bathrooms.

Ko
Review №69

Secure parking, helpful staff and the comfortability of the chairs depends on which venue youre in 😜

Th
Review №70

Cannot say much as I went for a meeting

An
Review №71

Love the place.. Its a free environment

Ma
Review №72

Excellent dècor, international quality stage and lighting, superb shows!!!

so
Review №73

I love this theatre. Its a gem which is totally under utilized. Some of the best shows are on and the facilities and amenities are great.Crafters showcase their wares - such talent, always something new. Theres tons of parking in the parkade. And when you walk the staircases, escalators or use the lifts you feel like a star!

Je
Review №74

The theatre is in the heart of JHB CBD. It is better to drive in the city during the weekend as there is no traffic. The theatre is a decent size and has the necessary facilities with a decent restaurant at the entrance. The seating positions are okay with decent views. The theatre will attract customers if there are good shows.

Ti
Review №75

It has a fantastic vibe and the people working there are cheerful and helpful.

Ma
Review №76

Wonderful to be able to see great theater productions in Joburg. The parking arrangements are rather unorganized and ineffective. One needs to factor this into ones plans for arrival.

Ad
Review №77

The perfect selection for a childrens party. It was lovely to spoil the kids from Charlotte Maxeke Academic Hospital.

mu
Review №78

Best theatre in the world

Ch
Review №79

Brilliant show and lovely food good service

Ti
Review №80

The quality of plays here is on another level. Brilliant talent and great skill excellently executed.

Hi
Review №81

Beautiful & clean place. Good food at the restaurant and at affordable prices. The show was out of this world.

Ju
Review №82

I loved the place . Such an intimate place

St
Review №83

Lovely place. Good for family and for a nite out. Reasonable parking and payment. Food and beverage a tad expensive. But otherwise very good.

Ru
Review №84

The absolute best. Love visiting the theatre. Always such a pleasure!

Me
Review №85

Where best south African artists are displayed

Br
Review №86

Fantastic show Jack in the bean stalk

sh
Review №87

This place is so well maintained. I really enjoyed a wonderful atmosphere there.

Th
Review №88

Its a good venue. The sound gets to everyone

Ta
Review №89

Love the shows they have here. Also their restaurant is great.

Vu
Review №90

Very peaceful and arty.

Er
Review №91

Nice theater, seats are well placed for all round good viewing

Nh
Review №92

Oh my gosh Im so much in love with the place, all I can say.

Ar
Review №93

Good facilities. Terrible management of the underground parking after an event.

Ve
Review №94

Cion performed by Vuyani Dance Company with music provided by the Soweto Gospel Choir

je
Review №95

Enjoyed a very relaxing afternoon watching an amazing musical starring the one and only Marc Lottering

Cl
Review №96

Most accessible and has the most amazing performances

Kr
Review №97

Attended the Sinatra and Me show. The venue is really beautiful inside, with ample underground parking

mo
Review №98

Everyone from the Frontline staff to Stages Restaurant are so amazing

Ch
Review №99

Going there is always a great experience, the food is great and shows. Everybody is professional

Go
Review №100

Same as Joburg theatre.... Nice place for live acts

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  • Address:163 Civic Blvd, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2017, South Africa
  • Site:http://www.joburgtheatre.com/
  • Phone:+27 11 877 6800
Categories
  • Event venue
Working hours
  • Monday:9AM–10PM
  • Tuesday:9AM–10PM
  • Wednesday:9AM–10PM
  • Thursday:9AM–10PM
  • Friday:9AM–10PM
  • Saturday:1–6PM
  • Sunday:9AM–5PM
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