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[[H. Seymour]] (fl. mid-19th century) was a professinal actor active in Cape Town.

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

At one time a member of [[Sefton Parry]]’s company, and its stage manager , he took on the same roles for [[J.E.H. English]]’s company (The [[Gentlemen Amateurs]]) in 1858, working in the [[New Music Hall]] in Buitekant Street, Cape Town, which he later the year took over and renamed the [[Cabinet Theatre]]. He utilized the venue for some very successful seasons of comedies and farces with members of the [[Cape Town Dramatic Club]] and the [[Garrison Players]] (1858-1860).

On 18 February, 1861, the [[Cape Town Dramatic Club]] put on a benefit performance for Mrs [[C. Fraser]] and [[Mr H. Seymour]].

== Sources ==

[[F.C.L. Bosman]]. 1980. ''Drama en Toneel in Suid-Afrika, Deel II, 1856-1912''. Pretoria: [[J.L. van Schaik]]: pp.

[[Jill Fletcher]]. 1994. ''The Story of Theatre in South Africa: A Guide to its History from 1780-1930''. Cape Town: Vlaeberg.

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-He papparently performed for the [[Cape Town Dramatic Club]] and for [[Sefton Parry]] and the [[Alfred Dramatic Club]].
+He apparently performed for the [[Cape Town Dramatic Club]] and for [[Sefton Parry]] and the [[Alfred Dramatic Club]].
-On 18 February, 1861, the [[Cape Town Dramatic Club]] put on a benefit performance for Mrs [[C. Fraser]] and [[Mr H. Seymour]].
+On 18 February, 1861, the [[Cape Town Dramatic Club]] put on a benefit performance for Mrs [[C. Fraser]] and Mr [[H. Seymour]].
 == Sources ==