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The Market Theatre Laboratory The Market Theatre drama school offers an intensive practical two year course in Performance and Theatre Skills.
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The Market Theatre drama school offers an intensive practical two year course in theatre and performance. Our aim is to train young performers and theatre-makers to be professional, disciplined, and excellent in their craft. We are committed to providing opportunities for youth from disadvantaged backgrounds who would not otherwise be able to study in this field, and we provide quality education and professional preparation to enable our students to compete in the highly competitive theatre and entertainment industries.

25/10/2026

🎭✨ October has been a beautiful month of art, stories, and creativity!From our Second Years bringing their suitcase pieces to life, to our Part-Time Students getting ready to take the stage this weekend — the artistry continues! ❤️‍🔥

Join us on 31 October & 1 November at the Ramolao Makhene Theatre and see what they have in store for you. 👀🎬

The stage is alive, and the stories are waiting to be told!🎭✨

One day. Five powerful stories. Endless possibilities. 🎭Join us for SUITCASE PIECES, presented by The Market Theatre Lab...
20/10/2026

One day. Five powerful stories. Endless possibilities. 🎭

Join us for SUITCASE PIECES, presented by The Market Theatre Laboratory Second-Year Students. Get ready for bold storytelling, thought provoking moments, and unforgettable theatre!

📅 24 October 2026 | 14:00
📍 The Ramolao Makhene Theatre, The Market Square Complex
🎟️ Tickets: R80

Come witness the stories we carry. 🧳🎭
#2026

📢 FULL-TIME APPLICATIONS EXTENDED! 🎭Good news! Applications for Full-Time Study at The Market Theatre Laboratory have be...
03/10/2026

📢 FULL-TIME APPLICATIONS EXTENDED! 🎭

Good news! Applications for Full-Time Study at The Market Theatre Laboratory have been extended until Tuesday, 6 October 2026! 🎉

If you’ve been thinking about applying, this is your final opportunity to get your application in.

🎭 Develop your craft
🎬 Train with industry professionals
✨ Take the next step in your creative journey

Don’t miss the deadline!

Apply now and start your journey with The Market Theatre Laboratory! ❤️🎭

#2027

27/09/2026

🎭 Got what it takes to be a Lab Rat?

Step into the Lab. Find your voice. Create. Perform. Make your mark.✨

Your stage starts here. 👀🔥

Auditions are calling… are you answering?🎭

24/09/2026

WE’RE BACK LIKE UMQOLO! 🦬🔥

🏆 CHILDREN OF THE BUFFALO THORN TREE is coming to the stage! Fresh from its award-winning run at the National Arts Festival. 🌳🎭

Come see the magic, then ask yourself… could you be next? 👀 (Full-Time Applications are still OPEN! 🎭✨)

Come watch us. Apply. Be next. 😉

New number, same Lab📞🎭
22/09/2026

New number, same Lab📞🎭

20/09/2026

We’re baaaaackkk!!! For one week only CHILDREN OF THE BUFFALO THORN TREE returns, directed by Monageng ‘Vice’ Motshabi and performed by our Second Year Lab Rats!

📍: Ramolao Makhene Theatre, Market Square
🗓️: 24 Sept (15H00) | 25 Sept (19H00) | 26 Sept (15H00 & 19H00) | 27 Sept (15H00)
🎟️: R100

FULL-TIME STUDY 2027 🎭⏰2 more weeks before we close applications to study with us in 2027 full-time🎭 We suggest you hurr...
15/09/2026

FULL-TIME STUDY 2027 🎭

⏰2 more weeks before we close applications to study with us in 2027 full-time🎭 We suggest you hurry to submit your application because no late applications will be accepted.📥

Here’s how the application process works:

1️⃣ Apply first using the application link located on The Market Laboratory website : https://www.marketlab.co.za/courses-full-time-2026/

2️⃣ If your application is successfully shortlisted, you will be invited to an in-person audition.

3️⃣ There are only *20* places available for full-time study each year, so spaces are limited.

If you are interested in pursuing your training at the Lab full-time next year, make sure you apply! 🎭✨

Address

138 Lillian Ngoyi Street (The Market Square)
Johannesburg
2000

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00
Saturday 08:30 - 16:00

Telephone

+27118387498

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