About Us
This is where it all comes together – friendship, good food, wine and brilliant entertainment!
Where it all began…
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 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. 1996 saw the birth of The Barnyard Theatres. Why Barnyard? Louis had built a beautiful, rustic American-style wooden barn on the farm which was 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 2003 Louis joined forces with well know 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 now directs and produces all Barnyard Theatre Productions.
Sourcing and growing local talent…
The in-house production company employs a wide variety of musicians and performers and has at least 8 different shows running at any given time. One of our shows “Under African Skies” has performed at over 80 theatres in Belgium, Holland and Denmark and is scheduled for another tour in 2011. Barnyard shows have also been staged internationally in the Middle and Far East and our productions can now be seen in one of the entertainment hubs of South Africa, the renowned Sun City.
Our music shows transcend boundaries – they’re vibrant, uplifting and highly entertaining. The Barnyard Production team identifies talent, hones their skills and gives performers the opportunity to earn a living doing what they love and do best.
The Barnyard Theatre experience…
The Barnyard Theatres provide an old-world, informal, yet sophisticated environment.
Patrons sit around heavy wooden tables and have the option of packing their own picnic basket or ordering pizzas from the theatre. Fully stocked cash bars and coffee stations are conveniently situated throughout the venue. Barnyard is about live music shows where you are rocked to your feet and captivated by the contagious spirit and energy of the performers. For the love of music. come and be entertained at your local Barnyard Theatre.
Sit back, relax and enjoy brilliant entertainment…
Corporate and Fundraising events…
The Barnyard group of theatres is a sought after, distinctive, relaxed and affordable family, corporate and fundraising entertainment destination.
The Barnyard Theatre has been the venue of choice for many corporate companies for Year end functions, teambuilding, conferences and more!
The Barnyard Theatre also offers Fundraising opportunities as part of our social responsibility to the community. Over the years we have given away millions of Rands worth of ticket sales value as we offer companies and NPO’s a reduced ticket rate enabling them to re-sell at a profit.
Please see venue specific page for more info and to request quotes.
Vibe?
Relaxed, fun, casual
Food?
You are welcome to bring your own picnic basket or you can order pizzas from the venue
Bar?
Each theatre has fully stocked cash bars and coffee stations - own drinks not permitted.
Smoking?
No smoking is allowed in the theatres, certain venues have designated smoking areas
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