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South Africa's largest theatre
Montecasino Teatro
The Teatro at Montecasino.
© Montecasino Teatro
Did you know?
The Montecasino Teatro has had an average occupancy of 82% since they opened their doors in 2007.
The Montecasino Teatro opened its doors with an enthralling production of Disney’s The Lion King in May 2007. Since then, this Johannesburg theatre has welcomed over 2 million patrons and established a reputation as a significant contributor to the theatrical arts in South Africa.
The Teatro is helping to grow theatre audiences in the country with productions that include musicals, ballet, comedy shows, ice shows, opera and more. Many of the productions cannot be seen anywhere else in Africa.
The Teatro has hosted top international productions such as Grease, Mamma Mia!, Chicago, Cats, Dreamgirls, High School Musical, Riverdance, Lord of the Dance, Beauty and the Beast, The Imperial Ice Stars’ Nutcracker on Ice, Swan Lake on Ice and Cinderella on Ice. The Teatro has also hosted some of South Africa’s top theatre producers including Pieter Toerien, Hazel Feldman and Big Concerts.
The theatre can accommodate over 1 800 people at full capacity, making it the largest theatre in the country. While 18 of the 58 productions staged at the Teatro have had 100% South African casts, other performers have come from as far afield as Russia, the United Kingdom, India, China, Australia, Ireland, Portugal and the United States of America.
The many awards its cast and production teams win at the annual Naledi Theatre Awards, including accolades for set design, lighting design and sound design, underscore the Teatro's reputation. They have also been voted the Best Theatre In Johannesburg in 2010 and 2011.
Along with its great shows, the Teatro's location within the Montecasino complex, with its shops, hotels and restaurants, make this Johannesburg theatre a 'one-stop' shop for people looking for entertainment in the city.
Travel tips & Planning info
Who to contact
Montecasino Teatro
Tel: +27 (0)11 5107472
Web: www.montecasino.co.za
How to get here
Montecasino is located on Montecasino Boulevard on the corner of William Nicol and Witkoppen Roads in Fourways, Johannesburg. From the multi-storey parking area, take the lift down, pass the casino area and continue towards the restaurants. From there the walkway goes to the foyer of the theatre.
Where to stay
Montecasino has 3 hotels; the Palazzo, the Southern Sun Montecasino and the SunSquare Montecasino. They all offer show and stay packages.
What to eat
The Teatro has 2 fully stocked bars. Sweets, chocolates, a small selection of savoury items, bottled water and non-alcoholic beverages are available for purchase at the stands in the foyer. There are also over 30 restaurants in the Montecasino complex.
What's happening
For what's on at the theatre, keep an eye on the Montecasino Teatro website. Early booking for musicals is essential as they tend to sell-out very quickly.