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[[Henry Herbert]] (c. 1879–1947) was an English stage actor and producer. | [[Henry Herbert]] (c. 1879–1947) was an English stage actor and producer. | ||
| − | Biography | + | == Biography == |
| + | He began as a performer for Ben Greet's Company and later with Sir [[Frank Benson]]. He went on to manage Benson's No.2 Company on tour for a number of years, as well as playing leading parts. | ||
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| + | After eventually settled in New York, making an impressive career for himself on the American stage. | ||
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| + | He was married to actress [[Gladys Vanderzee]]. | ||
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| + | ==Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance== | ||
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He and his wife [[Gladys Vanderzee]] arrived in the Cape in 1912 and gave a boost to classical theatre, playing in works such as ''[[She Stoops to Conquer]]'', ''[[Macbeth]]'', ''[[The Rivals]]'', and ''[[A Midsummer Night's Dream]]''. | He and his wife [[Gladys Vanderzee]] arrived in the Cape in 1912 and gave a boost to classical theatre, playing in works such as ''[[She Stoops to Conquer]]'', ''[[Macbeth]]'', ''[[The Rivals]]'', and ''[[A Midsummer Night's Dream]]''. | ||
| − | In 1911, and again in 1913, [[Henry Herbert]] and his [[Stratford-on-Avon Players]] presented many of Shakespeare's plays in the main towns. | + | In 1911, and again in 1913, [[Henry Herbert]] and his [[Stratford-on-Avon Players]] presented many of Shakespeare's plays in the main South African towns. |
Later, in 1921, [[Henry Herbert]] returned to Cape Town to do a full-length [[Hamlet]], which started at 6 pm and finished at midnight. According to Stopforth, "those who saw it vowed that it did not drag for a minute" (215). | Later, in 1921, [[Henry Herbert]] returned to Cape Town to do a full-length [[Hamlet]], which started at 6 pm and finished at midnight. According to Stopforth, "those who saw it vowed that it did not drag for a minute" (215). | ||
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| + | == Sources == | ||
http://archiver.rootsweb.ancestry.com/th/read/SOUTH-AFRICA-CAPE-TOWN/2005-05/1116784236 | http://archiver.rootsweb.ancestry.com/th/read/SOUTH-AFRICA-CAPE-TOWN/2005-05/1116784236 | ||
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The earlier twentieth century | The earlier twentieth century | ||
The Leonard Rayne Era | The Leonard Rayne Era | ||
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| + | Go to the [[ESAT Bibliography]] | ||
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| + | == Return to == | ||
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| + | Return to [[ESAT Personalities N]] | ||
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| + | Return to [[South_African_Theatre/Personalities|South African Theatre Personalities]] | ||
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Revision as of 09:03, 28 April 2017
Henry Herbert (c. 1879–1947) was an English stage actor and producer.
Contents
Biography
He began as a performer for Ben Greet's Company and later with Sir Frank Benson. He went on to manage Benson's No.2 Company on tour for a number of years, as well as playing leading parts.
After eventually settled in New York, making an impressive career for himself on the American stage.
He was married to actress Gladys Vanderzee.
Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance
He and his wife Gladys Vanderzee arrived in the Cape in 1912 and gave a boost to classical theatre, playing in works such as She Stoops to Conquer, Macbeth, The Rivals, and A Midsummer Night's Dream.
In 1911, and again in 1913, Henry Herbert and his Stratford-on-Avon Players presented many of Shakespeare's plays in the main South African towns.
Later, in 1921, Henry Herbert returned to Cape Town to do a full-length Hamlet, which started at 6 pm and finished at midnight. According to Stopforth, "those who saw it vowed that it did not drag for a minute" (215).
Sources
http://archiver.rootsweb.ancestry.com/th/read/SOUTH-AFRICA-CAPE-TOWN/2005-05/1116784236
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Herbert_(actor)
Shakespeare in South Africa -- page 3 The earlier twentieth century The Leonard Rayne Era
Go to the ESAT Bibliography
Return to
Return to ESAT Personalities N
Return to South African Theatre Personalities
Return to The ESAT Entries
Return to Main Page
