
Mannie Manim
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Mannie Manim is a renowned South African theatre director and producer, best known for co-founding The Market Theatre in Johannesburg in 1976. His vision and leadership helped transform the venue into a powerful cultural space that challenged apartheid and provided a platform for marginalized voices. Manim's contributions to South African theatre have made him a significant figure in the arts, advocating for storytelling that reflects the nation's complex history.
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Mannie Manim and the late, legendary Barney Simon founded The Market Theatre inside the very structure built in 1913 for the Indian Fruit Market.
The Market Theatre’s enduring power 49 years on – The Mail & GuardianMail & Guardian·
South Africa· 2025-06-27





