What are the opening hours?

Monday 09:00 - 16:15 Tuesday 09:00 - 16:15 Wednesday 09:00 - 16:15 Thursday 09:00 - 16:00 Friday 09:00 - 16:15

Reps Theatre - Harare, Zimbabwe

Name: Reps Theatre - Harare, Zimbabwe
Address: 4 Maasdorp Avenue, Belgravia, Harare, ZW
Telephone: +263242336706
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.5

Nearby event/venues

Mitambo International Theatre Festival
Maasdorp Avenue

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Zimbabwe's leading theatre venue and theatrical s

All bookings via The Spotlight

+263 771 357 204
+263 4 308159

www.thespotlight.co.zw

17/11/2023

**COMPETITION ALERT**
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Zimbabwe's leading theatre venue and theatrical society!

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14/11/2023

What's Booking at The Spotlight?
LOTS going on at Reps between now and the end of the year - something for everyone! Please book at The Spotlight - online at www.thespotlight.co.zw; WhatsApp call/message on +263 77 960 4873 or via landline (TelOne permitting....) +263 242308159
We look forward to seeing you at the theatre!

09/11/2023

On stage this week - THE AFRICAN HEARTBEAT
Join us on a journey through the wondrous continent that is Africa! Harnessing local talent in dance, drums, aerial, vocals, visual arts and vibrant music, we are excited to capture the spirit of the place we call home. With just two performances this is a show not to be missed!
Book now at The Spotlight - online at www.thespotlight.co.zw or via WhatsApp message or call on +263 77 960 4873

06/11/2023

Movie Audition Notice.
One of our Reps members is making a movie and is looking for actors. Please contact the numbers on the advert for more information

31/10/2023

On stage Friday and Saturday this week - Igniting Magic & Talent by the Dzikwa Trust Youth.
This is a fund raiser with the proceeds going towards providing hot meals for needy children in Dzivarasekwa and to growing their performing arts programme.
Come and support this very worthy cause!
Tickets on sale at The Spotlight - www.thespotlight.co.zw, WhatsApp +263 77 960 4873.

25/10/2023

OPENING NIGHT TOMORROW THURSDAY 26 OCTOBER!!!
Reps Theatre and Dance Trust Of Zimbabwe have joined forces for this INCREDIBLE show as a fundraiser to save our Dance Centre…
4 performances from the top dance studios…Tickets @ $10 each.
Book your tickets now to support this incredible cause and to avoid missing out all the magical dancing!
Book at The Spotlight : http://www.thespotlight.co.zw
Tel: 077 960 4873

23/10/2023

* The African Heartbeat* - Booking open at The Spotlight
Join us on a journey through the wondrous continent that is Africa! Harnessing local talent in dance, drums, aerial, vocals, visual arts & vibrant music, we are excited to capture spirit of the place we call home.
With just two performances, this is a show not to be missed!

21/10/2023

It is TONIGHT!!!!! Halloween Party in the main bar at Reps. Friday 21 October from 7pm.

Prize for the best dressed.

But dressing up is optional, just come join in the fun

19/10/2023

What's Booking at The Spotlight today?

To book for either or both of these wonderful shows, please visit www.thespotlight.co.zw or call/WhatsApp +263 77 960 4873.

19/10/2023

2 DAYS TO GO!!!!! Halloween Party in the main bar at Reps. Friday 21 October from 7pm.

Prize for the best dressed.

But dressing up is optional, just come join in the fun

19/10/2023

Come and support the Dzikwa Youth Trust in their efforts to raise funds for hot meals and performing arts.
Gala evening 3 November, with snacks & drinks included in the ticket price of $15.
Matinee performance 4 November at 2.30pm.

Booking open at The Spotlight - www.thespotlight.co.zw or call/WhatsApp on +263 77 960 4873

19/10/2023

It's Showtime at Reps!
Reps Theatre and Dance Trust Of Zimbabwe have joined forces for this INCREDIBLE show as a fundraiser to save our Dance Centre…
4 performances from the top dance studios…Tickets @ $10 each.
Book your tickets now to support this incredible cause and to avoid missing out all the magical dancing!
Book at The Spotlight : http://www.thespotlight.co.zw
Tel: 077 960 4873

14/10/2023

Halloween Party in the main bar at Reps. Friday 21 October from 7pm. Come dressed up!

10/10/2023

Experience the power, vibrancy and passion of Flamenco Dance at Reps Theatre, courtesy of the Embassy of Spain, presented by the Linda Vargas Dance Company.
And it won't cost you a cent to see the show - the seats are all free of charge!
Saturday 14 October at 6.30pm sharp.

04/10/2023

FREE FLAMENCO DANCE WORKSHOP!!!
Thursday 12 October 2023 at 3pm at Reps Theatre.
Places are limited so please register your attendance by contacting The Spotlight on +263779604873

28/09/2023

Join us in a "Philibration" of the life of Phil Horne on Sunday 8 October from 12.30pm onwards.

25/09/2023

Opening show of the 5th edition of the Mitambo International Theatre Festival. Don't miss this!!

14/09/2023

AUDITION NOTICE!!
We are looking for actors, singers and dancers aged 12 and upwards for our annual pantomime, Beauty and the Beast.
If you are interested, please come along to the Adrian Stanley Room at Reps on either Saturday or Sunday next week at 2pm. For more information, contact 077 777 8992.

06/09/2023

Staged reading of Athol Fugard's The Train Driver at Reps Theatre. With Kevin Hanssen, Musawenkosi Saruro .86 and Sue Bolt .
This is an A Level set play, so if you are studying the piece, this is definitely for you. Open to the public too!
Wednesday 13 to Friday 15 September inclusive. Tickets only $5.
Book now at The Spotlight - www.thespotlight.co.zw, WhatsApp on +263 77 960 4873 or landline 0242 308159.

01/09/2023

Spring One Act Play Festival - Friday 8th September at 7pm in Theatre Upstairs - we look forward to seeing you!
Booking now open at The Spotlight at Reps Theatre, or online at www.thespotlight.co.zw, by WA on+263779604873 or landline +263242308159.

26/08/2023

A celebration of the life of Dr Susan Hains, will be held in the main auditorium at Reps Theatre on Monday 28 August at 10am.
Please join us to bid farewell to an icon of theatre and the arts.

22/08/2023

A memorial service for our much-loved friend and fellow thespian, Sue Mac (Susan McMillan) will be held on Saturday August 26, at 12 noon, at La Finca, 47 Nyangare Tsungo, Rolfe Valley. Please bring your own refreshments and a plate of snacks, as well as a portable chair for yourself, as there is limited seating. Please dress colourfully, as Sue wished.

01/08/2023

Reps is very sad to have lost another member of our family.
Sue Greener was for many years, our lighting guru at Reps and trained countless people in the art and artistry of lighting design and operation. She presented The Sue Greener Technical Award, recognising technical excellence in productions, which is awarded every year at the Reps/AFDIS Awards.
Sue will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved her.
Sue's funeral will be held at Athol Evans, Chiremba Road, at 10am on Friday the 4th of August

26/07/2023

Come down for the quiz and stay on for the Grand Prix - make a day of it in the main bar at Reps on Sunday!!

26/07/2023

It's the Belgian Grand Prix and the Rugby Championship this weekend! Come and join us at Reps for these sporting events in the main bar.

11/07/2023

CONGRATULATIONS - Repteens are the proud winners of the Over the Edge Cup for the Best Original Item across the entire 2023 NIAA Speech and Drama Festival! Repteens was represented at the Awards ceremony by Tinotenda Taaziva, writer and director of the Award-winning piece, "Verses: Confession"

11/07/2023

Not to be missed! Premier of Zuva Crumbling at Reps Theatre. Booking open at The Spotlight - online at www.thespotlight.co.zw or via WhatsApp on +263779604873.

11/07/2023

Friday night quiz at Reps! We look forward to seeing you.

11/07/2023

Premier of Lucian Msamati play "Zuva Crumbling" - don't miss it!!

NEWS || Renowned actor Lucian Msamati of Game of Thrones fame set to premiere’s his groundbreaking production “Zuva Crumbling” in Harare.
The WORLD premiere of the production scheduled to run from the 19th to the 29th of July at the famed Reps Theatre.

11/07/2023

🪘 whichDrum? whichRhythm? 🪘
- a remembrance of sounds
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A family friendly performance
at Reps Theatre (Harare) in the Adrian Stanley Rehearsal Room on Saturday 15 July 2023.
There are two performance times:
A matinee at 2:30pm
An early evening performance at 6pm.
Tickets are USD$10 General Admission and USD$5 for children and pensioners.
🥁
As this is a fundraising performance for tour we won't be accepting payment through Ecocash/Swipe. (See attached poster for details and share with family and friends)

05/07/2023

Please join us at the Final Curtain call and Celebration of Shaun’s Life on Saturday 8th July at 12 noon in the main bar at Reps Theatre. We will be streaming the celebration service. It would be lovely if you could come and celebrate, reminisce, laugh and raise a glass one last time to Shaun.
He may be gone but I don’t think he will ever be forgotten.
All welcome.

29/06/2023

UPDATE!!!!
Repteens are the proud winners of the Over the Edge Cup for the Best Original Item across the entire 2023 NIAA Speech and Drama Festival! Repteens was represented at the Awards ceremony by Tinotenda Taaziva, writer and director of the Award-winning piece, "Verses: Confession"

We are so very proud of our Repteens! They are doing great things at the NIAA Speech & Drama Festival!
Their Original Play entry, "Verses: Confession", entered into the 2023 NIAA Speech and Drama Festival received an Honours Grade with 96%!!
AND THERE'S MORE......
Repteen member Ethan Mandimika achieved an Honours Grade with 90% for his Monologue performance at NIAA today!
Congratulations to you all and to Kyla Render for her fabulous work with our young thespians!

29/06/2023

Friday night is quiz night! Come and join us for fun and frivolity. Delicious burgers, boerwors rolls available - please pre-order on 0775 941 626.
We look forward to seeing you in the main bar - all welcome.

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Our Story

The Repertory Players have been in existence for almost 90 years! - proudly flying the theatrical flag.

Initially, four people formed a play reading group but in February 1931 performances began at Duthie Hall. Over the next five years, sixteen plays were produced under difficult conditions, with minimal stage facilities, inadequate lighting, uncomfortable seating and no money for improvements!

In 1936 Reps was given the use of the Prince Edward School Beit Hall. The stage was larger and better equipped and patrons were able to hire cushions at 3d each. During their 11 year occupancy, some 38 plays were presented but in 1947 their tenancy was terminated as the Hall was needed for school purposes.

Eventually, accommodation was found in the show grounds, in a ramshackle hall built as a cinema for the RAF in the second world war. There was a small stage, two small dressing rooms, a concrete auditorium with no ceiling and two bucket toilets! Volunteer members worked unceasingly painting, cleaning, decorating and laying more than 2000 concrete blocks to provide a raked auditorium. And then carpeting them. The buckets were replaced by chemical closets. The new home was named the Belvedere Theatre. It seated 240 people and opened in September 1947. The little theatre became immensely popular, mainly because of the improved standard of play presentation. During the Society's 12 year occupancy, 74 plays were produced, mainly to packed houses.