The Labia — 75 years of vintage theatre and film

The iconic venue celebrates seven decades of revival, from old-school classic to nouveau screens

26 May 2024 - 00:00

May 16 marked 75 years since The Labia Theatre, at 68 Orange Street in Gardens, Cape Town, was officially opened by Princess Labia, whose noble Italian family funded and lent their name to it in 1949. ..

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