Port Elizabeth Opera House
Port Elizabeth Opera House: Fostering a love of the performing arts.
The Opera House is the oldest theatre on the continent of Africa and the Southern Hemisphere.
This special piece of World History is right here in Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape Province.
The P.E. Dramatic Society was formed in the 1840’s .
On 6 June 1860 land was granted to “P.E. Dramatic Amateurs” on condition a theatre was erected.
The Theatre remains active and locals and visitors are often able to visit the theatre for a grand performance.
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