Anton Calitz - Revision history

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 From 1990 to 2010, Anton staged nine original music shows at the [[National Arts Festival]], gaining widespread recognition for his thought-provoking performances.
-* ''[[Dead Slugs and Strawberries]]''(1991)
+* ''[[Dead Slugs and Strawberries]]'' (1991)
 * ''[[Live Jived and Jumping]]'' (1993)
 * ''[[Curve Balls and Crooked Hearts]]'' (1995)

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 ===As actor/singer===
-He appeared in a several productions for DSN Productions, including: ''[[Macbeth]]'' ("Seyton") at the [[Port Elizabeth Opera House]] (April 2004, July 2006); ''[[Romeo and Juliet]]'' ("Minstrel") at the [[Port Elizabeth Opera House]] and [[Guy Butler Theatre]] (April, May 2005) and [[The Canterbury Tales (adaptation, 2005)|''The Canterbury Tales'']] at the [[Guy Butler Theatre]] (July 2005).
+He appeared in a several productions for [[DSN Productions]], including: ''[[Macbeth]]'' ("Seyton") at the [[Port Elizabeth Opera House]] (April 2004, July 2006); ''[[Romeo and Juliet]]'' ("Minstrel") at the [[Port Elizabeth Opera House]] and [[Guy Butler Theatre]] (April, May 2005) and [[The Canterbury Tales (adaptation, 2005)|''The Canterbury Tales'']] at the [[Guy Butler Theatre]] (July 2005).
 ===Awards===

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 * ''[[Dead Slugs and Strawberries]]'' (compilation, 2010)
-===As actor/singer==
+===As actor/singer===
 He appeared in a several productions for DSN Productions, including: ''[[Macbeth]]'' ("Seyton") at the [[Port Elizabeth Opera House]] (April 2004, July 2006); ''[[Romeo and Juliet]]'' ("Minstrel") at the [[Port Elizabeth Opera House]] and [[Guy Butler Theatre]] (April, May 2005) and [[The Canterbury Tales (adaptation, 2005)|''The Canterbury Tales'']] at the [[Guy Butler Theatre]] (July 2005).

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 ===As actor/singer==
-''[[Macbeth]]'' ("Seyton") at the [[Port Elizabeth Opera House]] (April 2004, July 2006)
+He appeared in a several productions for DSN Productions, including: ''[[Macbeth]]'' ("Seyton") at the [[Port Elizabeth Opera House]] (April 2004, July 2006); ''[[Romeo and Juliet]]'' ("Minstrel") at the [[Port Elizabeth Opera House]] and [[Guy Butler Theatre]] (April, May 2005) and [[The Canterbury Tales (adaptation, 2005)|''The Canterbury Tales'']] at the [[Guy Butler Theatre]] (July 2005).
 ===Awards===

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 From 1990 to 2010, Anton staged nine original music shows at the [[National Arts Festival]], gaining widespread recognition for his thought-provoking performances.
-* His debut show, ''[[Dead Slugs and Strawberries]]'', was staged in Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban, Windhoek, and even at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe between 1991 and 1995.
+* ''[[Dead Slugs and Strawberries]]''(1991)
 * ''[[Live Jived and Jumping]]'' (1993)
 * ''[[Curve Balls and Crooked Hearts]]'' (1995)

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	== Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance ==		== Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance ==
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		+	Anton Calitz is a seasoned singer, songwriter, and acoustic guitarist from Port Elizabeth, known for his evocative folk and rock performances. With a career spanning over three decades, he has captivated audiences with his lyrical storytelling and distinctive one-man-band style, incorporating vocals, guitar, harmonica, and pan flutes into his performances.
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		+	Anton first took to the stage in 1989, securing the late-night/early-morning slot at the iconic It’s Country in Evatt Street. Since then, he has built a reputation as a compelling live performer at folk music clubs, arts festivals, and intimate venues across South Africa.
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		+	In 2013, Anton co-founded the band Silverhorse alongside veteran musicians [[Keith Yoko]], [[Cliffy Francis]], and [[Sandy Robbie]]. The group performed music revue shows in Port Elizabeth, most notably ''[[Tonight’s the Night]]'', a tribute to Neil Young, until disbanding in 2016.
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		+	===As solo artist===
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		+	From 1990 to 2010, Anton staged nine original music shows at the [[National Arts Festival]], gaining widespread recognition for his thought-provoking performances.
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		+	* His debut show, ''[[Dead Slugs and Strawberries]]'', was staged in Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban, Windhoek, and even at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe between 1991 and 1995.
		+	* ''[[Live Jived and Jumping]]'' (1993)
		+	* ''[[Curve Balls and Crooked Hearts]]'' (1995)
		+	* ''[[Kwaaihoek Stories]]'' (2007–2009)
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		+	===Discography===
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		+	His discography includes several albums, including:
		+	* ''[[Dead Slugs and Strawberries]]'' (1993)
		+	* ''[[Unplucked]]'' (1993)
		+	* ''[[Dreaming Out Aloud]]'' (1999)
		+	* ''[[Kwaaihoek Stories]]'' (2005)
		+	* ''[[Dead Slugs and Strawberries]]'' (compilation, 2010)
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		+	===As actor/singer==

	''[[Macbeth]]'' ("Seyton") at the [[Port Elizabeth Opera House]] (April 2004, July 2006)		''[[Macbeth]]'' ("Seyton") at the [[Port Elizabeth Opera House]] (April 2004, July 2006)

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	''[[Standard Bank National Schools Festival]]'' programme, 2005		''[[Standard Bank National Schools Festival]]'' programme, 2005
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		+	https://www.bouncepromotions.com/performers/south-africa/eastern-cape/port-elizabeth/musicians/anton-calitz/

	Go to the [[ESAT Bibliography]]		Go to the [[ESAT Bibliography]]

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 == Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance ==
-''[[Macbeth]]'' ('Seyton') at the [[Port Elizabeth Opera House]] (April 2004, July 2006)
+''[[Macbeth]]'' ("Seyton") at the [[Port Elizabeth Opera House]] (April 2004, July 2006)
-''[[Romeo and Juliet]]'' ('Minstrel') at the [[Port Elizabeth Opera House]] and [[Guy Butler Theatre]] (April, May 2005)
+''[[Romeo and Juliet]]'' ("Minstrel") at the [[Port Elizabeth Opera House]] and [[Guy Butler Theatre]] (April, May 2005)
 [[The Canterbury Tales (adaptation, 2005)|''The Canterbury Tales'']] at the [[Guy Butler Theatre]] (July 2005)

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 ''[[The Herald]]'', 6 July 2006
-''Romeo and Juliet'' theatre programme
+''[[Romeo and Juliet]]'' theatre programme
-''Standard Bank National Schools Festival'' programme, 2005
+''[[Standard Bank National Schools Festival]]'' programme, 2005
 Go to the  [[ESAT Bibliography]]