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[[Seymour Dallas]] made his South African acting debut in Kimberley's [[Theatre Royal]] in the 1870s where he was a regular contributor.
 
[[Seymour Dallas]] made his South African acting debut in Kimberley's [[Theatre Royal]] in the 1870s where he was a regular contributor.
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16 and 17 February, 1874: Performed as an amateur in Disney Roebuck and company’s production of the English dramatist, T W  Robertson’s comedy-drama, [[Caste]], as well as a performance of Beazley’s [[The Lottery Ticket]], at the [[Mutual Hall]], Cape Town.
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He performed in G.R. Sims' three-act comedy, [[Crutch and Toothpick]], when he played the role of The Hon Guy Devereux. It was produced by [[Captain Disney Roebuck]] on April 20–21, year unknown, in Port Elizabeth's [[Theatre Royal]].
  
 
== Sources ==
 
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[[Reminiscences of Kimberley]] by Louis Cohen. Published by Bennett & Co., The Century Press, 8 Henrietta Street, Covent Gardens, WC., London
 
[[Reminiscences of Kimberley]] by Louis Cohen. Published by Bennett & Co., The Century Press, 8 Henrietta Street, Covent Gardens, WC., London
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Original Port Elizabeth [[Theatre Royal]] theatre program, dated April 20th and 21st, but with no year stated.
  
  

Latest revision as of 13:40, 28 July 2023

Seymour Dallas was an actor who made his debut in a London playhouse.

Biography

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

Seymour Dallas made his South African acting debut in Kimberley's Theatre Royal in the 1870s where he was a regular contributor.

16 and 17 February, 1874: Performed as an amateur in Disney Roebuck and company’s production of the English dramatist, T W Robertson’s comedy-drama, Caste, as well as a performance of Beazley’s The Lottery Ticket, at the Mutual Hall, Cape Town.

He performed in G.R. Sims' three-act comedy, Crutch and Toothpick, when he played the role of The Hon Guy Devereux. It was produced by Captain Disney Roebuck on April 20–21, year unknown, in Port Elizabeth's Theatre Royal.

Sources

Reminiscences of Kimberley by Louis Cohen. Published by Bennett & Co., The Century Press, 8 Henrietta Street, Covent Gardens, WC., London

Original Port Elizabeth Theatre Royal theatre program, dated April 20th and 21st, but with no year stated.


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