Cheat the Calender

A musical comedy with book and lyrics by Alfred Holtzer that was staged at the Cape Town Opera House from 18 to 23 March 1929. It featured music by Walter Swanson and Max Miller, with additional music by R.C. Cherry. The producer was Norman Lister, the musical director was Walter Swanson, stage management and lighting were by C.F. Lewis, the dances were arranged by Miriam Kirsch and the costumes were by Maisie A. Wray.

The largely amateur cast included Rose Mitchell, Lila Grace, Stella Moller, Yvonne Swallow, Jenny Moffatt, Nance Angus, Joyce Bradley, H. Batchelor Smith, C.S. Fanner, C.H. Spragg, A.G. Harte, H. Wanless, H.M. Bearman, Pat Shave, Dulsie Ames, Denny Martin, Freda Bollman, Elvira Kirsch and Dorothy Lewis.

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