The Sand du Plessis Theatre (PACOFS)

Performing Arts Centre of the Free State is the flag ship of theatre activities in the Free State Province, the central region of South Africa. It is a playhouse where an environment is provided for artists to practice and perform their different art forms. An annual season of classic and contemporary South African, African and international theatre productions are performed inside its theatres.

The main theatre has been adapted for large productions of drama, musicals, pop music concerts, opera, etc.
The auditorium is unique in South African theatre architectural design. Provided with continental seating (no centre aisle) and separated entrances for various rows, the auditorium has no distinct balcony, but is divided into four staggered seating areas, giving its occupants a sense of intimate surroundings. The auditorium has 964 seats, distributed as follows:
Stalls: 448
Orchestra Pit:(Removed when the pit is in use)50
Balcony:450
Spare:6