Playhouse Theatre

Enjoy a night at the Playhouse Theatre in Somerset West. We are incredibly fortunate to have a dramatic theatre that we can be proud of. The Playhouse theatre plays host to top class productions throughout the year including national and local shows of both drama and dance.

A bit of history

The Hottentots Holland Dramatic Society, established in 1947, opened The Playhouse on 26th May 1973. Designed by Harry Hargreaves, the original building consisted of a control room, auditorium, a small foyer on the west side, the stage and dressing room. The workshop was added at a later stage and then finally the Green room.

All through this period some exciting theatre was produced and their reputation as one of the leading dramatic societies in the Peninsula was established.

Over the past 12 years, more improvements have been made to the theatre including the tarring of the parking lot, the interior redecorated, new signage and a host of other small things. The Society does not receive grants from anywhere and has to generate income from shows & hires to survive.

So here they are, in the 21st century, with the Society still intact and moving ever onwards.

Join the Dramatic Society

The Hottentots Holland Dramatic Society - is a vibrant society! You have the option of becoming a full member if you are interested in any aspects of running the theatre and/or producing a show. Or you can become a friend of the society if you would just like the incentive of reduced ticket prices and receiving regular newsletters.

Whether you would like to show your acting talent or are interested in building sets, are a handyman and want to help with the maintenance, are happy to welcome patrons, usher them to their seats or sell them sweets etc. There is a lot to do and to keep you busy! Please join them! Contact Lawrie West 021 852 6445 or email: lpwest@telkomsa.net.

What's Showing

Swest Events will keep you up to date with the Playhouse calendar, so all you need to do is go and enjoy a splendid evening at the theatre and support our local dramatic society.

Visit the Playhouse Theatre website or email info@hhds.org