The purpose of the Civic Theatre
The theatre is operated in order to entertain, stimulate and enrich the lives of the Citizens of Gauteng.

The objective of the Business Plan
To ensure the theatre’s function as an independent, self-sustainable corporate entity, performing in terms of its Service Delivery Agreement and the mandates from its Board as determined from time to time.

To clearly chart the way forward for the theatre as a viable business in the forthcoming years.

The way forward
The Johannesburg Civic Theatre will operate as a receiving house, letting its four stages to suitable tenants presenting the very best in world-class live entertainment.

Brief from shareholder

• Operate a viable business with excellent corporate governance and controls.
• Become increasingly less dependant on the shareholder’s subsidy.
• Provide a world-class theatre for the Citizens of Gauteng.