J. Allen

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J. Allen (fl. 1860s) was an officer of the 9th Regiment (1st Battalion) stationed in Cape Town.

Biography

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

He was a member of the 9th Regiment dramatic society, which performed in Cape Town for two seasons (1866-1867). He is described as the "jester" of the company.

Sources

F.C.L. Bosman. 1980. Drama en Toneel in Suid-Afrika, Deel II, 1856-1916. Pretoria: J.L. van Schaik: pp. 259-262.

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