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

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 However, family responsibilities kept her off the stage for a while, also when they moved to Pietermaritzburg three years later.
-Then, in the 1970s, she became active again, working with directors such as [[Murray McGibbon]], [[Garth Anderson]], [[David Robinson]], and others. Acted and directed in comedy and drama at the [[Cygnet Theatre]] and [[Winston Churchill Theatre]]. Did liaison work for schools' theatre.  In the 80s played Olive Schreiner in ''[[The Story of an African Farm]]'' and in ''[[Still Life]]'' ([[Noël Coward]]) ([[Garth Anderson]]). Also performed in Murray McGibbon's ''[[Equus]]'' as the Magistrate.
+Then, in the 1970s, she became active again, working with directors such as [[Murray McGibbon]], [[Garth Anderson]], [[David Robinson]], and others. Acted and directed in comedy and drama at the [[Cygnet Theatre]] and [[Winston Churchill Theatre]]. Did liaison work for schools' theatre.  In the 80s played Olive Schreiner in ''[[The Story of an African Farm]]'' and in ''[[Still Life]]'' ([[Noël Coward]]) ([[Garth Anderson]]). Also performed in Murray McGibbon's ''[[Equus]]'' as [[The Magistrate Theatre]].
 Appeared in the film ''[[The Steam Pig]]''.
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 In July 2000 in a monologue from Alan Bennett’s ''[[Talking Heads]]'', ''[[A Lady of Letters]]'' directed by [[Peter Mitchell]] at the [[Hexagon Theatre]].
-Lady Bracknell in [[KickstArt]]’s production of ''[[The Importance of Being Earnest]]'' at Square Space Theatre, University of Natal, Durban campus.
+Lady Bracknell in [[KickstArt]]’s production of ''[[The Importance of Being Earnest]]'' at [[Square Space Theatre]], [[University of Natal]], Durban campus.
 ''[[A Savage from the Colonies]]'' with [[Stacey Taylor]], had Pietermaritzburg, Grahamstown and Durban seasons (circa 2001).

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 However, family responsibilities kept her off the stage for a while, also when they moved to Pietermaritzburg three years later.
-Then, in the 1970s, she became active again, working with directors such as [[Murray McGibbon]], [[Garth Anderson]], [[David Robinson]], and others. Acted and directed in comedy and drama at the [[Cygnet|Cygnet Theatre]] and [[Winston Churchill Theatre]]s. Did liaison work for schools' theatre.  In the 80s played Olive Schreiner in ''[[The Story of an African Farm]]'' and in ''[[Still Life]]'' ([[Noël Coward]]) ([[Garth Anderson]]). Also performed in Murray McGibbon's ''[[Equus]]'' as the Magistrate.
+Then, in the 1970s, she became active again, working with directors such as [[Murray McGibbon]], [[Garth Anderson]], [[David Robinson]], and others. Acted and directed in comedy and drama at the [[Cygnet Theatre]] and [[Winston Churchill Theatre]]. Did liaison work for schools' theatre.  In the 80s played Olive Schreiner in ''[[The Story of an African Farm]]'' and in ''[[Still Life]]'' ([[Noël Coward]]) ([[Garth Anderson]]). Also performed in Murray McGibbon's ''[[Equus]]'' as the Magistrate.
 Appeared in the film ''[[The Steam Pig]]''.

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 ''[[Candida]]'' theatre programme, 1968.
-Tribute written by Estelle Sinkins, published in the ''[[The Witness]]'', 20 July 2011.
+Tribute written by Estelle Sinkins, published in the ''[[The Witness]]'', 20 July 2011[https://www.news24.com/witness/archive/grande-dame-of-theatre-20150430]
 Go to [[ESAT Bibliography]]

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 Tribute written by Estelle Sinkins, published in the ''[[The Witness]]'', 20 July 2011.
-Go to [[South African Theatre/Bibliography]]
+Go to [[ESAT Bibliography]]
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 ==Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance==
-When she came to South Africa in 1967 she auditioned for [[CAPAB]] and got the leading role in ''[[Candida]]''. However, family responsibilities kept her off the stage for a while, also when they moved to Pietermaritzburg three years later.
+When she came to South Africa in 1967 she auditioned for [[CAPAB]] and got the leading role in ''[[Candida]]'', making her South African debut in 1968.
-Then, in Pietermaritzburg in the 70s, she worked with [[Murray McGibbon]], [[Garth Anderson]], [[David Robinson]], and others. Acted and directed in comedy and drama at the [[Cygnet|Cygnet Theatre]] and [[Winston Churchill Theatre]]s. Did liaison work for schools' theatre.  In the 80s played Olive Schreiner in ''[[The Story of an African Farm]]'' and in ''[[Still Life]]'' ([[Noël Coward]]) ([[Garth Anderson]]). Also performed in Murray McGibbon's ''[[Equus]]'' as the Magistrate.
+However, family responsibilities kept her off the stage for a while, also when they moved to Pietermaritzburg three years later.
 Appeared in the film ''[[The Steam Pig]]''.
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 == Awards, etc ==
 Durban Theatre Awards Best Supporting Actress ''[[Steel Magnolias]]'' 2002-2003;
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 == Sources ==
 ''[[Kwana]]'' 8 Nov 2001 and ''[[Natal Witness]]'' 4 July 2000.
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 Go to [[South African Theatre/Bibliography]]
 == Awards, etc ==

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 == Biography ==
-She moved to South Africa with her then husband, Max Goodenough, and their three children, settling in Cape Town. They moved to Pietermaritzburg three years later.
+She joined the Maddermarket Theatre in Norwich in the late 40s and enjoyed a highly successful career there. Her wide repertoire included ''[[Saint Joan]]'', "Raina" in ''[[Arms and the Man]]'' as well as ''[[Lysistrata]]'', ''[[Medea]]'', "Amanda" in ''[[Private Lives]]'' and "Helena" in ''[[Look Back in Anger]]''.
-== Training ==
+She moved to South Africa with her then husband, Max Goodenough, and their three children, in 1967, settling in Cape Town. They moved to Pietermaritzburg three years later.
-== Career ==
+==Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance==
-==Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance==
+When she came to South Africa in 1967 she auditioned for [[CAPAB]] and got the leading role in ''[[Candida]]''. However, family responsibilities kept her off the stage for a while, also when they moved to Pietermaritzburg three years later.
-Pietermaritzburg in the 70s, worked with [[Murray McGibbon]], [[Garth Anderson]], [[David Robinson]], and others. Acted and directed in comedy and drama at the [[Cygnet|Cygnet Theatre]] and [[Winston Churchill Theatre]]s. Did liaison work for schools' theatre.  In the 80s played Olive Schreiner in ''[[The Story of an African Farm]]'' and in ''[[Still Life]]'' ([[Noël Coward]]) ([[Garth Anderson]]). Also performed in Murray McGibbon's ''[[Equus]]'' as the Magistrate.
+Then, in Pietermaritzburg in the 70s, she worked with [[Murray McGibbon]], [[Garth Anderson]], [[David Robinson]], and others. Acted and directed in comedy and drama at the [[Cygnet|Cygnet Theatre]] and [[Winston Churchill Theatre]]s. Did liaison work for schools' theatre.  In the 80s played Olive Schreiner in ''[[The Story of an African Farm]]'' and in ''[[Still Life]]'' ([[Noël Coward]]) ([[Garth Anderson]]). Also performed in Murray McGibbon's ''[[Equus]]'' as the Magistrate.
 Appeared in the film ''[[The Steam Pig]]''.
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 ''[[A Savage from the Colonies]]'' with [[Stacey Taylor]], had Pietermaritzburg, Grahamstown and Durban seasons (circa 2001).
 == Awards, etc ==

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	== Career ==		== Career ==
−	She enjoyed a highly successful career at the Maddermarket Theatre in Norwich, UK. Her wide repertoire includes ''Saint Joan'', Raina in ''Arms and the Man'' as well as ''Lysistrata'', ''Medea'', Amanda in ''Private Lives'' and Helena in ''Look Back in Anger''.

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

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	Go to [[South African Theatre/Bibliography]]		Go to [[South African Theatre/Bibliography]]
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−	~~[[Vera Goodenough]] (19**-) British actress.~~

	== Biography ==		== Biography ==

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 ''Candida'' theatre programme, 1968.
-Tribute written by Estelle Sinkins, published in the ''Witness'', 20 July 2011.
+Tribute written by Estelle Sinkins, published in the ''[[The Witness]]'', 20 July 2011.
 Go to [[South African Theatre/Bibliography]]