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How many Barnyard Theatres are there?
Five Across South Africa: three in Gauteng, one in Cape Town and one in Durban.
The Barnyard Theatres have grown to include Emperors Palace Barnyard (East Rand, JHB),
Silverstar Barnyard (West Rand, JHB), Suncoast Barnyard (Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World, Durban), Menlyn Barnyard (Menlyn Park Shopping Centre, Pretoria), as well as our exciting Tyger Valley Barnyard (Tyger Valley Centre, Bellville). The Barnyard Theatre provides an old-world, informal, yet sophisticated environment.
Each venue is slightly different however the general layouts, look and feel of the theatre interior are all similar and resemble the original concept.
What is the Barnyard Theatre Experience?
Barnyard's live music shows transcend boundaries; they are vibrant, uplifting, highly entertaining, and feature the greatest hits of our time. In addition, we regularly host well-known South African bands,
comedians and performers.
Patrons are encouraged to arrive early, sit around heavy wooden tables to socialise and enjoy a meal before curtain-up, thus providing a one-stop evening's entertainment for couples, families & friends. The Barnyard Theatre is an ideal venue for birthday parties and other celebrations offering extensive catering menus, but also allowing patrons to bring their own meals. Fully stocked bars, coffee and snack bars are conveniently situated throughout the venue.
Barnyard’s unique concept; sociability, value-for-money and a one-stop evening out make our Theatres unrivalled. Sit back, relax and let us entertain you!
For the love of music.
How can The Barnyard Theatre be used as a venue for Corporate and Fundraising events?
The Barnyard Theatre has been the venue of choice for many well-known companies. Barnyard can be hired with or without a Barnyard show and offer multifunctional facilities with state-of-the-art equipment, secure parking and wheelchair access.
THINK Barnyard for: Presentations, Award Ceremonies, Product Launches, CD launches, Conferencing, Team Building, Training Sessions, Year End Parties, Client Entertainment, Dance Festivals, Matric Dances & Debs Balls, Graduations, School Concerts, & everything in-between.
The Barnyard Theatre also offers fundraising opportunities as part of our social responsibility to the community.
We offer companies and NPOs a reduced ticket rate, enabling them to re-sell at a profit to raise funds for their cause.
Please contact your preferred Barnyard Theatre for more information and to request quotes.
Let us help you create an unforgettable event!
The Barnyard Theatre's Story - Where did it all begin?
In 1996 the first Barnyard Theatre was opened by the Möller family on a dairy farm just outside Plettenberg
Bay. Louis and Sybel had both been involved in the performing arts most of their lives, Louis as co-founder
and producer of, amongst others, Carte Blanche, and Sybel Coetzee as a freelance actress and TV presenter.
In 1989 they took stock of their hectic lives with two young boys and decided that family comes first. As a result
they decided to open a dairy farm close to Plettenberg Bay. After a few years of farming they longed for a way
to combine their two loves – the footlights and the farm. Then 1996 saw the birth of The Barnyard Theatres.
Why Barnyard? Louis had built a beautiful, rustic American-style wooden barn on the farm, which Sybel and
Louis converted into a theatre with an old-world atmosphere, heavy wooden beams, a horseshoe gallery, big
tables with welcoming lanterns and wood chips on the floor.
In 2000 Louis joined forces with well-known South African musician Duck Chowles and together they formed
The Barnyard Theatre Production Company. Having produced, amongst others, the mega-hit Roll Over
Beethoven, Louis instinctively knew Duck belonged in the Barnyard stable.
Duck Chowles' journey in the entertainment industry began at a young age. Not only did he operate a recording studio that aided aspiring talents,
but he also lived a life as a performer. Duck, whose original stage name has become iconic, produced the first Barnyard show in 2000. He has continued to be a driving
force behind the scenes, contributing his creative brilliance to the production of over 700 shows. His wealth of experience and discerning eye for talent shapes the identity
of each production, showcasing his status as a true musical genius.
The Barnyard Theatre concept is 28 years old this year.
How do The Barnyard Theatres source and grow local talent?
The Barnyard Theatre identifies talent and gives them the opportunity to earn a living doing what they love and do best.
The Barnyard Theatre Production Company owns and produces all the shows and employs all musicians and performers. The company has produced over 110 shows in 16 years, including
Under African Skies (Also known as Diamonds & Dust), that has performed at over 80
theatres in Belgium, Holland, France and Denmark where it received rave reviews and achieved excellent ticket sales.
Barnyard shows have also been staged internationally in
the Middle and Far East, including multiple sell-out shows at The First Group Theatre at the five-star Madinat Jumeirah resort in Dubai.
Our productions have also been seen in one of the entertainment hubs of South
Africa, the renowned Sun City.
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