Driven by their burning passion for the theatre and the realisation of the need for a smaller intimate theatre as part of the vibrant Stellenbosch arts scene, Ingrid Howard and Hano Smit created a brand-new theatre in a record time of six weeks to be ready for the grand opening on the 2nd of March 2015. As a self-funded independent company, the Drostdy Theatre has since showcased a variety of English, Afrikaans and international talent, and has created and hosted countless recordings, shows, concerts and workshops.