The Market Theatre, reputed to be the first in the world to open in the new millennium, is situated near the town centre.

The Market Theatre's cultural contribution to South Africa's emergence as a democracy in 1994 is significant.

It was first performed Upstairs at the Market Theatre, Johannesburg, in 1982.

"District Six," the musical, began an 11-week run last week at Johannesburg's Market Theater.

Theatergoers are nervous about driving downtown at night to venues like the world-famous Market Theater.

The Market Theater has always struggled financially.

In the company's early years, when it performed at the Market Theater in Johannesburg, white liberals provided key support.

"As a black person, I feel comfortable at the Market Theater," he said.

"Theater has been bogged down by messages," he said while nursing a glass of wine after a performance at the Market Theater.

Molora was originally produced at the Market Theatre in Johannesburg.