Benn Potgieter

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Benn Potgieter (19**-) was an Afrikaans playwright, actor, director and producer.

Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance

He began with the Anton Ackermann Geselskap, performing in **, ** and **.

In 19* founded his own touring company, Benn Potgieter se Geselskap and toured till 19** with plays that he either wrote, directed and/or produced, including Bennie Boet (by Sita), Blare wat Val, Dit is Weer Lente and Daar's Bemindes in die Hemel (by M.S. du Buisson). *[Later became well known figure in Radio and TV broadcasting??]. *

Sources

Jan Cronjé, 1985.

Binge, 1969.

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