Centrestage@Baywest
Port Elizabeth · Baywest Mall · Upstairs Entrance 2
A multi-purpose comedy, theatre, events & conference venue conveniently located at Entrance 2 of Baywest Mall, Gqeberha - with safe and secure parking close to the venue.
About the Venue
Welcome to Centrestage at Baywest
From shows and live music to private and corporate events, our space is flexible and fully equipped with professional staging, lighting and sound.
Whether it's a comedy night, theatre production, concert, conference, product launch or private celebration - we have the space and the expertise to make it unforgettable.
- Centrally located inside Baywest Mall, Gqeberha
- Upstairs at Entrance 2 with safe, free mall parking
- Up to 500 guests, fully customisable layouts
- In-house technical team & on-site venue manager
What We Offer
Everything you need under one roof
Up to 500 Guests
320 dinner theatre · 500 cinema style
Large 9.6 × 4.8 m Stage
Plenty of room for full productions
Pro Sound & PA
PA system for theatre and live bands
Full Lighting Rig
Production lighting included
Audiovisual
2 large screens with projectors
Wireless Mics
2× radio mics + 1 mic stand
Licensed Bar
Bar staff included
Free Mall Parking
Pre-loaded parking tickets
Backup Generator
Covered for power outages
See It In Action
A look inside Centrestage@Baywest
Gallery
Inside the venue
Layouts
Customise the space to perfectly suit your event
PreferredDinner Theatre Style
320 people · 8-seater tables
Our preferred layout - guests are seated at tables for an intimate, immersive show experience with full bar and food service.
Cinema Style
500 seats
Rows of theatre seating for large-scale shows, conferences, screenings or productions where maximum capacity is needed.
Need something different? We can configure cabaret, classroom, U-shape, boardroom and custom layouts on request.
Venue Hire & Pricing
Straight hire - simple, transparent
Includes venue hire, a standard technical package, and basic marketing support.
- All booking enquiries held in the venue diary for a maximum of 48 hours.
- Non-refundable 50% deposit required to confirm and secure the booking.
- Remaining balance payable no later than two (2) weeks prior to the event date.
- Additional items or services (extra technical equipment, staffing, extended marketing or custom requirements) are quoted separately.
Items & Services Included
- Venue hire (1 day)320 pax dinner / 500 pax theatre. Sound check on event day included.
- Stage9.6m × 4.8m
- Basic sound and lighting engineering
- PA systemFor basic theatre and live bands
- Radio mics & mic stands1× wireless microphone + 1× spare, 1× mic stand
- Audiovisual2× large screens on either side of stage with projectors
- Access to greenroom, changing area & foyer
- On-site venue & technical manager
- Basic venue cleaning services
- Bar staff
- Pre-loaded free parking ticketsBaywest Mall free parking for audience members
- Basic draping & décorBlack drapes and tablecloths
- Backup generatorIn case of power outages
- Social media supportFacebook event and posts shared across our platforms, email and WhatsApp databases. (Marketing remains the responsibility of the client.)
Ticketing
Sell tickets your way
Ticket prices are determined by the artist or client. Tickets may be sold through Centrestage's box office (Wendy) or via Quicket.
- Quicket: a service fee is added to the ticket price (visible to the buyer).
- Centrestage box office: includes direct customer assistance - a 10% commission applies.
- Door management, front-of-house staff and seating allocation can be arranged at an extra cost.
- If you manage your own bookings, full payment is required upfront. Centrestage reserves the right to deduct any outstanding fees from ticket sales prior to payout.
- Quicket payouts are processed within 24 hours of receiving funds from Quicket.
Book Your Event Today
For more info, a quote on add-on items, or to check availability - get in touch.