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| − | + | [[Somerset East Town Hall]] is a venue in the Eastern Cape. In 2023, the town was renamed KwaNojoli. | |
| + | ==The building== | ||
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| + | The foundation stone of the original building was laid on 25th September 1890. The original building was adapted and altered in 1934. | ||
| + | ==Productions== | ||
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| + | A hall utilized by local debating societies and entertainment societies. | ||
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| + | ''[[Di Bedriegers]]'' by [[D.P. du Toit]] , perhaps the first [[Afrikaans]] play to be produced, was performed in here sometime between August 1892 and May 1893 by the [[Somerset Oos Debatsvereniging]]. | ||
== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
| + | https://artefacts.co.za/main/Buildings/bldgframes_mob.php?bldgid=2049 | ||
== For more information == | == For more information == | ||
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Latest revision as of 11:54, 23 June 2026
Somerset East Town Hall is a venue in the Eastern Cape. In 2023, the town was renamed KwaNojoli.
The building
The foundation stone of the original building was laid on 25th September 1890. The original building was adapted and altered in 1934.
Productions
A hall utilized by local debating societies and entertainment societies.
Di Bedriegers by D.P. du Toit , perhaps the first Afrikaans play to be produced, was performed in here sometime between August 1892 and May 1893 by the Somerset Oos Debatsvereniging.
Sources
https://artefacts.co.za/main/Buildings/bldgframes_mob.php?bldgid=2049
For more information
Return to
Return to South African Theatre Venues, Companies, Societies, etc
Return to The ESAT Entries
Return to Main Page
