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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: 4.4

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All bookings via The Spotlight

0779604873 (Whatsapp messages & calls only)
0789196044 (Whatsapp and voice)

www.thespotlight.co.zw

21/11/2024

What's on this week at Reps - two spectacular dance studios with two spectacular shows! Book your tickets now at The Spotligh

14/11/2024

Friday November 15 at 6.30pm in Theatre Upstairs at Reps, the new biopic of acclaimed World War 2 photojournalist Lee Miller, starring Kate Winslet in the title role.

Sunday November 17 at 4pm in Theatre Upstairs at Reps, the brand new documentary about the greatest of all film music composers, whose memorable music has been the soundtrack of our lives.

5us for members of Reps and HFS, all others 10us. Advance booking essential. Call/SMS /WhatsApp 0785 300144.

13/11/2024

Here is all the information anyone might need if you want to book tickets for any shows at Reps Theatre! A multitude of ways to book - just be sure to collect and pay for your tickets at least 45 minutes before the show starts!

12/11/2024

Join us next week for the premiere of the movie of the Old Legs Tour to Angola. Every year a group of cyclists, ranging from middle aged to (in their own words) bloody old converge from around the world and take on epic cycling challenges to raise funds and awareness for Zimbabwe's beleaguered pensioners. This is the story of their epic trip to Angola.

Cheese and wine included in your ticket price but there will also be some delicious food available to buy from Fat Ant.

11/11/2024

On stage this week! Go under the sea with M&M's Dance Factory with their amazing dance spectacular! Book Now at The Spotlight

08/11/2024

BOOKING NOW OPEN - Oh yes it is!

It's the highly anticipated annual Reps Pantomime! Featuring the talents of Marc Thomas, Julian Mundawarara, Elvis Chikiwa, Martin Bolt, Aurra Kwanzura, Kristina Evans, Nomsa Amuli plus a huge host of other amazing singers and dancers, this is a show NOT to be missed!

Fun for the whole family with sweeties, sing-a-longs and as much booing as you can manage, we also have a nightly colouring competition for ages 2 - 12 with AMAZING prizes from Yokico Zimbabwe, so make sure you get there early!

Book now at The Spotlight!

07/11/2024

And closing off November on our main stage is this fantastic Christmas Extraveganza from Breakthrough Productions!

With special guests Nigel Hopkins and Min'enhle Mguni, this promises to get everyone in that holiday frame of mind!

Book Now at The Spotlight

06/11/2024

Heading into the last week in November is this wonderful show from The Carol Henchie School of Dance.

A journey through The Magical Garden, with the ballerinas of tomorrow showing off their skills.

Book Now at The Spotlight

05/11/2024

Next up in November we have a super showing of the talents of M&M's Dance Factory.

Dancers of all ages and styles exploring the depths of their souls and dancing to the music deep within!

Book now at The Spotlight

04/11/2024

This week at Reps Theatre!

A vibrant, fun showcase of the talent from Debbie Fleming Dance & Junior Revade Arts College. Fun for the whole family!

Book Now at The Spotlight!

01/11/2024

Tonight's movie has been cancelled as we have our fantastic halloween event on - this two movies will be showing tomorrow - Saturday 2 November.

4.30pm - We Will Dance Again - A harrowing documentary about the October 7th Hamas attack on the Nova Music Festival, a celebration of music, peace and freedom that turned into a killing field as 400 festival-goers were slaughtered or abducted. Two dozen survivors tell unimaginable stories of courage, humanity and heroism illustrated by the actual cell phone footage they recorded while fleeing or hiding.

6.30pm - The Two Popes - Behind Vatican walls, Pope Benedict and the future Pope Francis must face their pasts and find common ground in order to forge a new path for the Catholic Church.

Reps Members - $5. Non Reps Members - $10.

Advance booking essential. Call/SMS /WhatsApp 0785300144

01/11/2024

It's tonight! Grab your ghouls and come enjoy some witches brew with us at Reps!

30/10/2024

This Friday, bring your family down in your best costumes and have some Halloween fun with us and M&M! There's a spooky haunted maze for the braver of us or come and trick or treat with some of your favourite superheros in our more gentle maze and top the evening off with the cabaret show with loads of fun dancing, singing and other amazing live treats!

30/10/2024

Movie screenings happening this weekend at Reps in the Theatre Upstairs. Tickets are $5 for Reps Members and $10 for Non Reps Members!

28/10/2024

Booking is open at The Spotlight for these fantastic dance shows!

24/10/2024

Amazing things happening in October at Reps! Some top level theatre in The Theatre Upstairs with Molly Street (22 - 26 October) and our amazing Halloween spook-tacular with M&Ms on 1 November!

23/10/2024

November is the time to dance at Reps! Studio shows from Debbie Fleming Dance, Breakthrough Productions, M&Ms and The Carol Henchie School of Dance! Bring your whole family down and support our emerging Zimbabwean talent!

Address

4 Maasdorp Avenue, Belgravia
Harare

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

Telephone

+263242336706

Website

http://www.reps.co.zw/

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BOOKING NOW OPEN - Oh yes it is! It's the highly anticipated annual Reps Pantomime! Featuring the talents of Marc Thomas, Julian Mundawarara, Elvis Chikiwa, Martin Bolt, Aurra Kwanzura, Kristina Evans, Nomsa Amuli plus a huge host of other amazing singers and dancers, this is a show NOT to be missed! Fun for the whole family with sweeties, sing-a-longs and as much booing as you can manage, we also have a nightly colouring competition for ages 2 - 12 with AMAZING prizes from Yokico Zimbabwe, so make sure you get there early! Book now at The Spotlight!

Booking now at The Spotlight!

Have you booked your tickets yet for our momentus 800th production? A Double Bill of Dark Comedy opens THIS WEEK in the Theatre Upstairs!

A little sneak peek of our 800th production - A Dark Comedy Double Bill. A Bit of Innocent Murder A dark comedy about three adults and their ongoing attempts to hide the truths they have long wanted to avoid which suddenly explode. To do this, they will do what we all do, lie, evade, justify, manipulate, deny reality, conceal the crime. hide the corpse and ultimately complicate their lives ________________________________________ Strip Poker Twist Another dark comedy about two couples. One couple asking the new neighbours over for dinner to get to know them, a risky move that could end up costing more that it's worth and a perfect opportunity for a poker comedy where every player must eventually show their hand

Some of our followers are having problems sharing our post with the video about our auditorium refurbishment campaign - we're not sure why this is happening as it is not happening to everyone. We are sharing it again here in the hopes that this one will not have the same problems. You can also message us for a copy of the video if you would like to upload it privately and we also have a version suitable for WhatsApp sharing too that we would be happy to send out to anyone who would like it.

Make it a date with your someone special at Reps Theatre! 2 tickets for the price of 1 ($15) this Thursday, 25 July. This is a limited offer so get your bookings in as quick as you can! #ForTheLoveOfIt #SupportZimbabweanArts

Reps Theatre needs you! Please consider donating what you can to this important cause. If you are out of Zimbabwe, you can donate via the gofundme campaign here: https://gofund.me/198c5672 Many thanks to our friends at @spinning_leaf_studio for putting this video together for us free of charge. #ForTheLoveOfIt #SupportZimbabweanArts

Rock of the Ages is this week!!!! Book now at The Spotlight - call or WhatsApp our new number +263 78 919 6044, or WhatsApp our exiting number +263 77 960 4873 or online at www.thespotlight.co.zw

Rock of the Ages at Reps! Early bird specials available......!!

To book an audition time slot please use the following link: https://www.wejoinin.com/sheets/squxy If you have any questions, please email [email protected] and use Midsummer Audition in the subject line or message on 0777550742.

Summer 1958. Minneapolis City Bank has been entrusted with a priceless diamond. An escaped convict is dead set on pocketing the gem with the help of his screwball sidekick, trickster girlfriend... and the maintenance man. With mistaken identities, love triangles and hidden agendas, even the most reputable can't be trusted. In a town where everyone's a crook, who will end up bagging the jewel? The Comedy About a Bank Robbery opens this week. Book now at The Spotlight.

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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.

Two men had a profound effect on the fortunes of Reps. The one was George Barnes and the other was Adrian Stanley. (Adrian passed away on 10th August 2006 - read an obituary at the reps website about section).

In 1952, Reps celebrated its 21st birthday - a time of growth and excitement. Plans to build a new theatre were taking shape. Barney (George Barnes) came up with the suggestion that a theatre foundation membership scheme be launched. The idea was to ask 500 people to contribute 50 pounds each. By 1957, the bank showed a healthy balance of 25000 pounds. The new Reps Theatre on Sam Nujoma Street extension opened to the public on the 13th of January 1960 with a gala production of Romanov and Juliet. This included a fanfare of trumpets from the BSAP band, incidental music from a section of the municipal orchestra, corsages for every lady in the audience, a formal opening ceremony by the Governor General of the Federation, Lord Dalhousie, and after the show a champagne party in the foyer for the entire audience - a glittering occasion. Since 1960, Reps has produced over 700 of its own shows, the great majority of them under the directorship of Adrian Stanley. Adrian was appointed as the Society's first paid director and he took up his post in 1964, wasting no time in bringing Reps out of the financial doldrums. Records were broken and the future looked optimistic.The Repertory Players is a unique amateur society operating with paid staff - a theatre manager, secretary, book-keeper, wardrobe mistress, workshop, security, bar and cleaning staff. But all actors, actresses and technical personnel are unpaid volunteers. During the past year, many valuable members have left for pastures new, but this is not a new situation. Reps will survive though new acting and backstage members would be warmly welcomed to help us through the next 80 years. Acknowledgement: Gillian West,Past Chairman, 2003.