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| − | (19**-) ***** Trained in Theatre Mangement at the City University of London (??**). Became manager of the [[Nico Malan Theatre]] (19**-19**), manager of the [[State Theatre]] in Pretoria from its founding in 19** until 1981, in which time he oversaw its construction and its magnificent inauguration. In 1982 he was appointed Director of the [[Natal Performing Arts Council]] and under his leadership the [[Natal Playhouse complex]] was opened as [[NAPAC]]’s official home for the various departments, including the Natal Philharmonic Orchestra (founded 1983) and, in 1985, the Napac Dance Company, the [[Loft Theatre Company]] and the Musicals Department. In 19** he resigned to become the assistant director of the Sydney Opera House in 19**. In 1996 he was appointed as as Director of the [[Baxter Theatre]] in Cape Town, on the retirement of [[John Slemon]]. In this time he introduced a number of innovative and training programmes for new writers and performers. In 1999 he resigned this position to return to Australia. PHILLIPS, Rodney. He was [[NAPAC]]’s executive director. He supervised the construction and design of the new Natal [[Playhouse]] and was integral in the formation of [[The Loft]]. PHILLIPS, Rodney: Training: London
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| − | 1984, [[NAPAC]], started at [[Nico Malan]], later [[State Theatre]], Pta. Started his career in Marketing Dept of Langeberg Koop which overlooked the [[Nico Malan]] Theatre complex. This was the first custom built performing Arts Centre in SA. While he was front of house manager for [[CAPAB]] he realised his dream of what he wanted to do. Went to London Polytechnic for a course in Theatre Admin. Appointed Admin Manager at the Nico on return. Was the only qualified Theatre Manager in SA at that stage. Had a year’s experience in the [[PE Opera House]] as Manager. The in [[CAPAB]]’s opera, Orchestra & Music Dept’s. Deputy General for [[State Theatre]] in Pta for 2 years. Afterwards to [[NABAC]] as Director. Rodney Philips: Training: London Started at [[Nico Malan]], [[CAPAB]], then [[State Theatre]], Pta. [[NAPAC]], [[Durban Playhouse]], [[Colosseum]]
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