Since 1 April 1999, the NICO Theatre Centre has been managed by ARTSCAPE, as section 21 (non-profit) company. Unlike the previous Cape Performing Arts Board (CAPAB), the new ARTSCAPE Company is no longer a production house but manages the theatre centre as a playhouse. The former CAPAB arts companies are now independent companies, such as Cape Town Opera, Cape Town City Ballet and the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra. After a lengthy public consultation process, the name of the venue was changed from the Nico Malan to ARTSCAPE Theatre Centre.