George Giddens

George Giddens (1845-1920) was a leading British comic actor and theatre manager.

Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance
He was brought to Cape Town in 1904 for a season presented by The Wheeler Company in the Good Hope Theatre, appearing in Are You a Mason? (opening 4 April), On and Off and Husbands and Wives. Called a "leading light of the English stage" by Boonzaier (1928)

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