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| − | (19**-) Actor, composer, artist and musician. Son of [[Pieter Pohl]], 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]]). Roles in ''[[Lenie]]'' ([[Fagan]], 1941?*), ''[[Dagbreek]]'' ([[Du Preez]]), for the [[Krugersdorp Municipal Dramatic and Operatic Society]] (Dir. [[Hermien | + | (19**-) Actor, composer, artist and musician. Son of [[Pieter Pohl]], 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]]). Roles in ''[[Lenie]]'' ([[H.A. Fagan]], 1941?*), ''[[Dagbreek]]'' ([[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. |
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(19**-) Actor, composer, artist and musician. Son of Pieter Pohl, 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). Roles in Lenie (H.A. Fagan, 1941?*), Dagbreek (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.
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