Mr Geyer explained that the theatre was designed to accommodate European productions, and that the stage was designed as a stereotype cross stage. It also had a moveable stage lift that was divided into five independent stage lifts, which was recently upgraded at a cost of R 10, 2 million. He pointed out that all renovations including the repairs to the roof was 95% completed. He informed the Committee that the theatre had a seating capacity of 964. 4.2.4 Andre Huguenot Theatre