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| − | (19**-) Actor, composer, artist and musician. | + | [[Jan Pohl]] (19**-). Actor, composer, artist and musician. |
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| + | == Biography == | ||
| + | He was the son of [[Pieter Pohl]]. | ||
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| + | ==Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance== | ||
| + | He played an important part in the theatre of Pretoria in the 1940s. Became a prominent member of [[Volksteater]] as actor and elocutionist. Also a co-founder of [[Die Katdorings Groep]] (with his sister, [[Anna Neethling-Pohl]]). | ||
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| + | He had roles on stage in ''[[Lenie]]'' ([[H.A. Fagan]], 1941?*), ''[[Dagbreek]]'' ([[Wynand du Preez]]), for the [[Krugersdorp Municipal Dramatic and Operatic Society]] (Dir. [[Hermien Dommisse]], 1941)**. | ||
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| + | A composer of popular songs, he composed satirical and comic songs used for the Katdorings anti-war performances. Also, based on these, compiled the text for the political cabaret ''[[In 'n Skewe Straatjie]]'' ([[Volksteater]], 1945). Also designed programmes. | ||
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| + | On radio he had a role in the [[Springbok Radio]] | ||
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| + | == Sources == | ||
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| + | == Return to == | ||
Return to [[ESAT Personalities P]] | Return to [[ESAT Personalities P]] | ||
Revision as of 09:59, 3 September 2019
Jan Pohl (19**-). Actor, composer, artist and musician.
Contents
Biography
He was the son of Pieter Pohl.
Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance
He played an important part in the theatre of Pretoria in the 1940s. Became a prominent member of Volksteater as actor and elocutionist. Also a co-founder of Die Katdorings Groep (with his sister, Anna Neethling-Pohl).
He had roles on stage in Lenie (H.A. Fagan, 1941?*), Dagbreek (Wynand du Preez), for the Krugersdorp Municipal Dramatic and Operatic Society (Dir. Hermien Dommisse, 1941)**.
A composer of popular songs, he composed satirical and comic songs used for the Katdorings anti-war performances. Also, based on these, compiled the text for the political cabaret In 'n Skewe Straatjie (Volksteater, 1945). Also designed programmes.
On radio he had a role in the Springbok Radio
Sources
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