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| − | [[R. Norcliffe]] (fl. mid 19th century) was a British military officer (possibly of the [[9th Regiment]] and/or the [[99th Regiment]]), | + | [[R. Norcliffe]] (fl. mid 19th century) was a British military officer (possibly of the [[9th Regiment]] and/or the [[99th Regiment]]), a performer and a singer of comic songs. |
Also found as [[Mr Norcliffe]] or simply [[Norcliffe]] | Also found as [[Mr Norcliffe]] or simply [[Norcliffe]] | ||
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==Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance== | ==Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance== | ||
| − | While stationed in Cape Town , he is listed as a stalwart of the [[Lanarkshire Dramatic Club]] of the [[99th Regiment]] | + | While stationed in Cape Town , he is listed as a stalwart of the [[Lanarkshire Dramatic Club]] of the [[99th Regiment]] and seemingly a regular performer for the [[86th Royal Downshire Minstrels]]. |
Besides acting in various plays, his repertoire of comic songs included "I always was a Swell" (sung "in costume") and what they styled "Comic [[Negro]] Songs". | Besides acting in various plays, his repertoire of comic songs included "I always was a Swell" (sung "in costume") and what they styled "Comic [[Negro]] Songs". | ||
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Latest revision as of 05:53, 26 October 2021
R. Norcliffe (fl. mid 19th century) was a British military officer (possibly of the 9th Regiment and/or the 99th Regiment), a performer and a singer of comic songs.
Also found as Mr Norcliffe or simply Norcliffe
Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance
While stationed in Cape Town , he is listed as a stalwart of the Lanarkshire Dramatic Club of the 99th Regiment and seemingly a regular performer for the 86th Royal Downshire Minstrels.
Besides acting in various plays, his repertoire of comic songs included "I always was a Swell" (sung "in costume") and what they styled "Comic Negro Songs".
Sources
F.C.L. Bosman. 1980. Drama en Toneel in Suid-Afrika, Deel II, 1856-1916. Pretoria: J.L. van Schaik: pp. 261, 263
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