Stable Theatre - Revision history

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The Stable Theatre Company

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The history of the venue

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The history of the venue

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Productions

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The Stable Theatre

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For more information

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−	The name [[Stable Theatre]] is used for two closely linked institutions, namely as a shorthand name for The '''Stable Theatre Company''' and for the ~~physical~~ venues in which the company appeared over the years.	+	The name [[Stable Theatre]] is used for two closely linked institutions, namely as a shorthand name for The '''Stable Theatre Company''' and for the three [[Venue\|venues]] which the company used as a base and appeared in over the years.

	= The Stable Theatre Company =		= The Stable Theatre Company =

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	See also '''[[Kessie Govender]]'''		See also '''[[Kessie Govender]]'''

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 This was the first independent black theatre company in South Africa, founded by the late [[Kessie Govender]] who was a well-known multi-award winning Durban playwright, director and actor.
-Govender launched his [[Stable Theatre Company]] with his first play ''[[Stable Expense]]'' which was produced in the mid-70's, a time when Indians were being relocated to low cost housing in Chatsworth from areas around Durban which had been rezoned for whites only.
+Govender launched his [[Stable Theatre Company]] with his first play ''[[Stable Expense]]'' which was produced in the mid-70's, a time when Indians were being relocated to low cost housing in Chatsworth from areas around Durban which had been rezoned for whites only. In 1979 [[Kessie Govender]] created and presented his well-known ''[[Working Class Hero]]'' with the company.
 = The Stable Theatre =

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 == The history of the venue ==
-The original was a former disused electrical warehouse in Queen Street, Durban, opposite the bus terminal and situated between Alice Street (now Johannes Nkosi Street) and the railway lines that run parallel to it. [[Kessie Govender]] procured in the early 1990s and converted it into the Stable Theatre.
+The original location was on Queen Street, then West Street and finally in a former disused electrical warehouse in Queen Street, Durban, opposite the bus terminal and situated between Alice Street (now Johannes Nkosi Street) and the railway lines that run parallel to it. [[Kessie Govender]] procured in the early 1990s and converted it into the Stable Theatre, where it still is.
-Kessie moved in with his [[Stable Theatre Company]] to create a new community art centre and, although the Durban Municipality at the time continually tried to remove him and his organisation from the venue, he claimed squatters' rights and won his case. In 1979 [[Kessie Govender]] created and presented his well-known ''[[Working Class Hero]]'' there
+Kessie moved in with his [[Stable Theatre Company]] to create a new community art centre and, although the Durban Municipality at the time continually tried to remove him and his organisation from the venue, he claimed squatters' rights and won his case.
 Over the years, [[Stable Theatre]] has had a chequered history – moving from a thriving community arts centre to a neglected, poorly-run space with a bad reputation. However, it has continued to survive, like the phoenix which is part of the Indian culture that reflects its origins.

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 == The history of the venue ==
+The original was a former disused electrical warehouse in Queen Street, Durban, opposite the bus terminal and situated between Alice Street (now Johannes Nkosi Street) and the railway lines that run parallel to it. [[Kessie Govender]] procured in the early 1990s and converted it into the Stable Theatre.
 Kessie moved in with his [[Stable Theatre Company]] to create a new community art centre and, although the Durban Municipality at the time continually tried to remove him and his organisation from the venue, he claimed squatters' rights and won his case. In 1979 [[Kessie Govender]] created and presented his well-known ''[[Working Class Hero]]'' there

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−	(2014) ''[[Mine Boy]]'' ([[Lionel Abrahams]]/ [[Roel Twijnstra]] and [[Jerry Pooe]])	+	(2014) ''[[Mine Boy]]'' ([[Lionel Abrahams]]/ [[Roel Twijnstra]] and [[Jerry Pooe]])

	= Sources =		= Sources =

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 New administrative and financial systems are in place and the Stable Theatre is on track to reclaim its rightful place as a vibrant theatre venue in the city centre that is open to one and all
 == Productions ==
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 (2014) ''[[Mine Boy]]'' ([[Lionel Abrahams]]/ [[Roel Twijnstra]] and [[Jerry Pooe]])
-== Sources ==
+= Sources =
 [[Loren Kruger]], 1999: 148
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 http://www.stabletheatre.co.za/
-== For more information ==
+Go to the [[ESAT Bibliography]]
-== Return to ==
+= Return to =

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 The name [[Stable Theatre]] is used for two closely linked institutions, namely as a shorthand name for The '''Stable Theatre Company''' and for the physical venues in which the company appeared over the years.
-== The Stable Theatre Company ==
+= The Stable Theatre Company =
 This was the first independent black theatre company in South Africa, founded by the late [[Kessie Govender]] who was a well-known multi-award winning Durban playwright, director and actor.
-Govender launched his Stable Theatre Company with his first play ''[[Stable Expense]]'' which was produced in the mid-70's, a time when Indians were being relocated to low cost housing in Chatsworth from areas around Durban which had been rezoned for whites only.
+Govender launched his [[Stable Theatre Company]] with his first play ''[[Stable Expense]]'' which was produced in the mid-70's, a time when Indians were being relocated to low cost housing in Chatsworth from areas around Durban which had been rezoned for whites only.
-== The Stable Theatre ==
+= The Stable Theatre =
 The original was in Queen Street, Durban and in the early 90's, Govender seized on an empty warehouse space opposite the bus terminal and situated between Alice Street (now Johannes Nkosi Street) and the railway lines that run parallel to it. This is where Stable Theatre stands today.
-Kessie moved in with his Stable Theatre Company to create a new community art centre and, although the Durban Municipality at the time continually tried to remove him and his organisation from the venue, he claimed squatters' rights and won his case. In 1979 [[Kessie Govender]] created and presented his well-known ''[[Working Class Hero]]'' there
+Kessie moved in with his [[Stable Theatre Company]] to create a new community art centre and, although the Durban Municipality at the time continually tried to remove him and his organisation from the venue, he claimed squatters' rights and won his case. In 1979 [[Kessie Govender]] created and presented his well-known ''[[Working Class Hero]]'' there
-Over the years, Stable Theatre has had a chequered history – moving from a thriving community arts centre to a neglected, poorly-run space with a bad reputation. However, it has continued to survive, like the phoenix which is part of the Indian culture that reflects its origins.
+Over the years, [[Stable Theatre]] has had a chequered history – moving from a thriving community arts centre to a neglected, poorly-run space with a bad reputation. However, it has continued to survive, like the phoenix which is part of the Indian culture that reflects its origins.
 The Department of Arts, Culture and Tourism took the Stable Theatre under its wing three years ago and set in motion funding to run the venue. A hand-picked interim management committee comprising Mr Bongumusa Mtshali (Chairman), Mr Ramoll Bugwandeen, Ms Thuli Dumakude and Ms Caroline Smart was tasked with getting the centre back on its feet again.
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 New administrative and financial systems are in place and the Stable Theatre is on track to reclaim its rightful place as a vibrant theatre venue in the city centre that is open to one and all
 == Sources ==

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	New administrative and financial systems are in place and the Stable Theatre is on track to reclaim its rightful place as a vibrant theatre venue in the city centre that is open to one and all		New administrative and financial systems are in place and the Stable Theatre is on track to reclaim its rightful place as a vibrant theatre venue in the city centre that is open to one and all
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	== Sources ==		== Sources ==

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	== For more information ==		== For more information ==

		+	See also '''[[Kessie Govender]]'''

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