Roodebloem Studios @43 is one of Cape Town’s most celebrated and historically rooted creative event and production venues — the Mother City’s original one-stop rental studio, founded in 1996 in a stunning 100-year-old stone church, now spread across 3 parallel buildings at 27 and 43 Roodebloem Road, Woodstock. The venue comprises 11 unique studio spaces, a gear rental company, and a team of 14 knowledgeable staff dedicated to making productions and events succeed.

Just 5 minutes from the Cape Town CBD off Nelson Mandela Boulevard, Roodebloem Studios serves both the local and international film and photography industry while also providing an exceptional events venue for product launches, conferences, exhibitions, brand activations, gala dinners, film screenings, seated dinners, weddings, vow renewals, and private celebrations. What distinguishes Roodebloem Studios from generic event venues is the character and heritage of its spaces: Oregon pine floors, 13-metre ceilings, a Church Studio with column-free space, a rooftop terrace known for the best views in Woodstock, and the irreplaceable quality of spaces that have been refined by 29 years of creative and events use.

The Origin Story: A 100-Year-Old Stone Church, 1996

The Roodebloem Studios story begins in 1996, when the founders discovered a 100-year-old stone church on Roodebloem Road in Woodstock and immediately recognised its potential as a photographic and production studio. The church’s column-free spaces, varnished wooden floorboards, and ceiling of 13 metres (with an adjustable white bounce above the infinity curve) set the bar for quality studio rental that competitors in the Cape Town market have been chasing ever since.

The Haldane Martin design studio had previously occupied a similar Victorian church hall on Roodebloem Road — a detail that speaks to the street’s character as a heritage Woodstock corridor where old sacred buildings found creative second lives.

11 Studios Across 3 Buildings

Roodebloem Studios has grown from that original church into a campus of 11 distinct spaces across 3 parallel buildings.

The Church Studio (27 Roodebloem Road) is the original and most celebrated space. It features a column-free layout, varnished Oregon wooden floorboards, 13-metre ceiling with adjustable white bounce above the infinity curve, and wide doorways that have even accommodated crane set-ups. The Church Studio has hosted a wedding ceremony for Adrian and Lindie, Elle Deco Africa shoots, and the Sanlam “Conversations with Yourself” Campaign with Giant Films and the King James Group.

The Jett Studio (43 Roodebloem Road) is a versatile blank canvas that Skinny laMinx used for their interior decor setup. The Rooftop is bookable as an add-on with Jett Studio bookings.

The Daylight Building (43 Roodebloem Road) features daylight, drive-in and modern kitchen studio facilities along with a mezzanine level. It has hosted major Woolworths seasonal showcase setups.

The Rooftop (@43) is described as known for the best views in Woodstock. The rooftop terrace provides uninterrupted views of the city, Table Mountain, and the harbour. An add-on space bookable with Jett Studio, it is ideal for sundowners, cocktail receptions, and open-air celebrations.

The venue also includes meeting rooms, catering areas, interview rooms, wardrobe and make-up rooms, and cocktail lounges — the supporting infrastructure that makes Roodebloem Studios genuinely functional as a complete event venue rather than simply a large empty space.

The Studios as Event Venues: Weddings, Launches, and Screenings

All studios are beautiful blank spaces that you are able to paint, install and decorate to suit your events needs. The studio spaces are between 160 and 200 square metres each — a scale that allows genuine flexibility in event layout.

Event types served include:

• Product launches — the studio character creates a premium brand environment
• Meetings and conferences — separate smaller spaces available
• Exhibitions — large floor areas suitable for stand-based formats
• Parties and private events
• Team-building exercises
• Weddings and vow renewals — the Church Studio in particular is a natural ceremony space
• Film screenings — Roodebloem Studios is part of the FAME Week Africa creative tour that includes a film screening at The Labia Theatre
• Brand activations and gala dinners
• Seated dinners — studio spaces available for private dining events

Gear Rental and Production Support

As Cape Town’s original one-stop rental studio, the gear rental operation at Roodebloem Studios remains a core part of the business. The 14-person team includes knowledgeable staff able to assist with equipment selection, and generators are on site as backup to load shedding — a specific and important practical provision for production teams and event organisers whose schedules cannot be interrupted by power outages.

Location and Contact Details

Roodebloem Studios @43 is at 43b Roodebloem Road, Woodstock, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7925 — easily located just off Nelson Mandela Boulevard, 5 minutes from the Cape Town CBD. Studio @27 is at 27 Roodebloem Road, 100m along the same street.

Tel: 021 447 6326
Email: in**@******************co.za
Instagram: @roodebloemstudios (4,395 followers)
Website: www.roodebloemstudios.co.za

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What makes the Church Studio unique as a wedding venue?
A: The Church Studio is a genuine 100-year-old stone church with a column-free layout, varnished Oregon wooden floorboards, and 13-metre ceilings. It has already hosted wedding ceremonies including one for Adrian and Lindie. The space combines old world charm with modern facilities and can accommodate crane set-ups through its wide doorways.

Q: How many studio spaces are available at Roodebloem Studios?
A: Roodebloem Studios comprises 11 unique studio spaces across 3 parallel buildings at 27 and 43 Roodebloem Road. The campus includes the Church Studio, the Jett Studio, the Daylight Building, the Rooftop terrace, plus meeting rooms, catering areas, interview rooms, wardrobe and make-up rooms, and cocktail lounges. Each main studio space is between 160 and 200 square metres.

Q: Can I hire equipment and gear at Roodebloem Studios?
A: Yes, Roodebloem Studios operates as Cape Town’s original one-stop rental studio with an in-house gear rental company. The 14-person team includes knowledgeable staff able to assist with equipment selection. Generators are available on site as backup to load shedding.

Q: What is the Rooftop at Roodebloem Studios used for?
A: The Rooftop (@43) is known for the best views in Woodstock, providing uninterrupted views of the city, Table Mountain, and the harbour. It is bookable as an add-on with Jett Studio bookings and is ideal for sundowners, cocktail receptions, and open-air celebrations.

Q: How far is Roodebloem Studios from the Cape Town CBD?
A: Roodebloem Studios is just 5 minutes from the Cape Town CBD off Nelson Mandela Boulevard. The venue is located at 43b Roodebloem Road, Woodstock, making it easily accessible for both local and international clients.

Q: What types of events can be hosted at Roodebloem Studios?
A: Roodebloem Studios hosts product launches, conferences, exhibitions, brand activations, gala dinners, film screenings, seated dinners, weddings, vow renewals, private celebrations, parties, and team-building exercises. All studios are blank spaces that can be painted, installed and decorated to suit specific event needs.

Q: When was Roodebloem Studios founded?
A: Roodebloem Studios was founded in 1996 when the founders discovered a 100-year-old stone church on Roodebloem Road in Woodstock. The venue has been refined by 29 years of creative and events use, serving both the local and international film and photography industry.

Q: Does Roodebloem Studios have backup power for load shedding?
A: Yes, generators are on site as backup to load shedding. This is an important practical provision for production teams and event organisers whose schedules cannot be interrupted by power outages.

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