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=== Mutual Hall, Cape Town === | === Mutual Hall, Cape Town === | ||
| − | The [[Young Men’s Institute Amateur Christy’s]] used the [[Mutual Hall]] as a performance venue for their performances till the opening of the in 1868. | + | The [[Young Men’s Institute Amateur Christy’s]] used the [[Mutual Hall]] as a performance venue for their performances till the opening of the in 1868. It was the popular name given to the concert hall housed in the [[Mutual Building]]. |
| + | '''Performances taking place in the [[Mutual Hall]], Cape Town''' | ||
The [[Harper-Leffler Company]] performed six concerts of opera selections in the [[Commercial Exchange]] and the [[Mutual Hall]], Cape Town from 5 August - 9 September 1868. | The [[Harper-Leffler Company]] performed six concerts of opera selections in the [[Commercial Exchange]] and the [[Mutual Hall]], Cape Town from 5 August - 9 September 1868. | ||
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In 1872 the [[86th Royal Downshire Minstrels]] performed some [[Christy Concert]]s there. | In 1872 the [[86th Royal Downshire Minstrels]] performed some [[Christy Concert]]s there. | ||
| − | In 1873 and 1874 [[Disney Roebuck]] and company performed there | + | In 1873 and 1874 [[Disney Roebuck]] and company performed there. |
=== Mutual Hall, East London === | === Mutual Hall, East London === | ||
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Mutual Hall
References to a venue referred to as the "Mutual Hall" occur in a number of publications, particularly regarding theatrical events of the 19th century.
Mutual Hall, Cape Town
The Young Men’s Institute Amateur Christy’s used the Mutual Hall as a performance venue for their performances till the opening of the in 1868. It was the popular name given to the concert hall housed in the Mutual Building.
Performances taking place in the Mutual Hall, Cape Town
The Harper-Leffler Company performed six concerts of opera selections in the Commercial Exchange and the Mutual Hall, Cape Town from 5 August - 9 September 1868.
In 1872 the 86th Royal Downshire Minstrels performed some Christy Concerts there.
In 1873 and 1874 Disney Roebuck and company performed there.
Mutual Hall, East London
Mark Twain performed his At Home in the Mutual Hall on Market Square, East London in June 1896.
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