Johannesburg, South Africa
African Consolidated Theatres commissioned J.C. Cook & Cohen to design a new theatre and office complex in 1937, to replace the theatre of the same name which had opened in 1903. Construction was interrupted by World War II and only completed in 1945. Decorated with the plushness befitting royalty,
His Majesty’s became the venue for spectacular productions. The theatre occupied the central block between the office towers which were topped with steel crowns, lit up at night. Advocate Joe Slovo, a
Listen to the audio guide for plaque № 12353 Free on WIP — starts by itself when you arrive, even with the screen off