The Performing Arts Center comprises:

• A semi-circular auditorium (reminiscent of the ancient Greek Theatres) and a conventional proscenium stage that can be reconfigured for “theatre-in-the-round”.  Seating capacity varies from 460 to 750, depending on the type of production.

• Two music classrooms, a band rehearsal room and five instrument classrooms for the Music Department.

• A Drama class / rehearsal room, stage workshop, costume and props rooms and dressing / changing rooms for the Drama Department.

• Gallery space in the Foyer to house a permanent exhibition of student art for the Art Department.

Once again the Design Team have incorporated the environmentally-friendly passive cooling and ventilation systems used elsewhere on the Campus to maintain a comfortable temperature throughout the building. 

State-of-the-art lighting and sound systems have been designed and imported from South Africa and Europe in anticipation that the Theatre will be available for commercial productions, subject to meeting the School’s requirements first.

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