PLAZA
Springs Page Two
Springs Page Two
CINEMA
SOUVENIRS
SOUVENIRS
During the 1960s it was quite the vogue
to feature up-and-coming South African
pop bands as added stage attractions
at cinemas. The Plaza was no
exception and the photos above and on
the left show 'The Staccatos' on stage
in 1964.
to feature up-and-coming South African
pop bands as added stage attractions
at cinemas. The Plaza was no
exception and the photos above and on
the left show 'The Staccatos' on stage
in 1964.
The Plaza was closed in the early 1980s after having been converted into a twin
complex by Ster-Kinekor. The premises is currently leased to a local church group.
Photo above shows the exterior of the Plaza as it looks today. Photo below shows
the auditorium with extensive changes to both structure and decor since being
transformed into the New Creation Bible Church.
complex by Ster-Kinekor. The premises is currently leased to a local church group.
Photo above shows the exterior of the Plaza as it looks today. Photo below shows
the auditorium with extensive changes to both structure and decor since being
transformed into the New Creation Bible Church.
Photo on the right shows
another pop group 'THE
SASSONS' on stage at the
Plaza in 1964
another pop group 'THE
SASSONS' on stage at the
Plaza in 1964
A large showcase in the foyer of the Plaza colourfully dressed to advertise the
forthcoming season of the 1964 blockbuster 'My Fair Lady' at the cinema
forthcoming season of the 1964 blockbuster 'My Fair Lady' at the cinema
Well-known South African stand-up comedian Cy Sacks appeared live on
stage at the Plaza in 1964. Here he is in the foyer with managerJohn Ferreira
stage at the Plaza in 1964. Here he is in the foyer with managerJohn Ferreira
