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| − | The [[Grahamstown Amateur Dramatic Society]] (GADS) was an English-language amateur dramatic society in Grahamstown. | + | The [[Grahamstown Amateur Dramatic Society]] ([[GADS]]) was an English-language amateur dramatic society in Grahamstown. |
It is uncertain what, if any, connection it has with previous societies with similar names. | It is uncertain what, if any, connection it has with previous societies with similar names. | ||
| − | = | + | Architect [[John English]] and Joan English, nee [[Joan Spencer-Watson]], were two prominent residents who joined the [[Grahamstown Amateur Dramatic Society]], circa 1964, where they acted and where he was a set and stage designer for many years. |
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April 1947: [[Doreen Mullins]] produced [[Sydney Blow]]'s 1918 three-act play [[Lord Richard in the Pantry]] for the [[Grahamstown Amateur Dramatic Society]]. Starring [[Tommy Norwood]] as "Lord Richard", [[Yvonne Mather-Pike]] as his ladye faire, [[Peter Harvey]] as the perfect butler, [[Doreen Manley]] as the adenoidal cook. Others in the cast include [[Lilian Adler]], [[Phyllis Driver]], [[Peggy Hutton]], [[Yvonne Eales]], [[Noel Hounsell]], [[Douglas Thomson]], [[Ron Hepburn]], and [[Edgar Nock]]. | April 1947: [[Doreen Mullins]] produced [[Sydney Blow]]'s 1918 three-act play [[Lord Richard in the Pantry]] for the [[Grahamstown Amateur Dramatic Society]]. Starring [[Tommy Norwood]] as "Lord Richard", [[Yvonne Mather-Pike]] as his ladye faire, [[Peter Harvey]] as the perfect butler, [[Doreen Manley]] as the adenoidal cook. Others in the cast include [[Lilian Adler]], [[Phyllis Driver]], [[Peggy Hutton]], [[Yvonne Eales]], [[Noel Hounsell]], [[Douglas Thomson]], [[Ron Hepburn]], and [[Edgar Nock]]. | ||
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August 16, 1947: GADS competed in the District Festival by staging ''[[Flash Back]]'', produced by [[Madge Foster]] and starring [[Linda Slater]] and [[Bill McHendrie]]. | August 16, 1947: GADS competed in the District Festival by staging ''[[Flash Back]]'', produced by [[Madge Foster]] and starring [[Linda Slater]] and [[Bill McHendrie]]. | ||
| − | + | October 25, 1947; The [[Grahamstown Amateur Dramatic Society]] travelled to Port Elizabeth where they performed ''[[Lady Killer]]'' at the [[Walmer Town Hall]]. Starring [[Wingfield Digby]] and eight other actors. | |
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| + | 1969: ''[[Toad of Toad Hall]]'' | ||
| − | + | 1974: ''[[The Circus Adventure]]'' | |
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https://www.artefacts.co.za/main/Buildings/archframes.php?archid=6151&countadd=1 | https://www.artefacts.co.za/main/Buildings/archframes.php?archid=6151&countadd=1 | ||
| − | + | [[Walter Greyvenstein|Greyvenstein, Walter]] 1988. ''The history and development of children's theatre in English in South Africa''. Unpublished doctoral dissertation. Johannesburg: Rand Afrikaans University. | |
Go to [[ESAT Bibliography]] | Go to [[ESAT Bibliography]] | ||
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Return to [[South_African_Theatre/Venues|South African Theatre Venues, Companies, Societies, etc ]] | Return to [[South_African_Theatre/Venues|South African Theatre Venues, Companies, Societies, etc ]] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:15, 11 June 2026
The Grahamstown Amateur Dramatic Society (GADS) was an English-language amateur dramatic society in Grahamstown.
It is uncertain what, if any, connection it has with previous societies with similar names.
Architect John English and Joan English, nee Joan Spencer-Watson, were two prominent residents who joined the Grahamstown Amateur Dramatic Society, circa 1964, where they acted and where he was a set and stage designer for many years.
Productions
April 1947: Doreen Mullins produced Sydney Blow's 1918 three-act play Lord Richard in the Pantry for the Grahamstown Amateur Dramatic Society. Starring Tommy Norwood as "Lord Richard", Yvonne Mather-Pike as his ladye faire, Peter Harvey as the perfect butler, Doreen Manley as the adenoidal cook. Others in the cast include Lilian Adler, Phyllis Driver, Peggy Hutton, Yvonne Eales, Noel Hounsell, Douglas Thomson, Ron Hepburn, and Edgar Nock.
August 16, 1947: GADS competed in the District Festival by staging Flash Back, produced by Madge Foster and starring Linda Slater and Bill McHendrie.
October 25, 1947; The Grahamstown Amateur Dramatic Society travelled to Port Elizabeth where they performed Lady Killer at the Walmer Town Hall. Starring Wingfield Digby and eight other actors.
1969: Toad of Toad Hall
1974: The Circus Adventure
Sources
Saturday Post, April 12, 1947.
Saturday Post, August 23, 1947.
Saturday Post, September 27, 1947.
https://www.amazon.com/Lord-Richard-pantry-play-three/dp/B0008CJ8NU
https://www.artefacts.co.za/main/Buildings/archframes.php?archid=6151&countadd=1
Greyvenstein, Walter 1988. The history and development of children's theatre in English in South Africa. Unpublished doctoral dissertation. Johannesburg: Rand Afrikaans University.
Go to ESAT Bibliography
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