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| − | The [[Proefteater]] was a theatre space in a small, one-story building in Andringa Street, Stellenbosch. It was used for productions by the [[Universiteitsteater Stellenbosch]] in the 1960s. It was demolised in 1965 to make space for the new Drama Department building and the [[H.B. Thom Theatre]] built on the same site in 1966. | + | The [[Proefteater]] was a theatre space in a small, one-story building, the "Hollandse Saal" in Andringa Street, Stellenbosch. It was used for lessons and stage productions by the [[Universiteitsteater Stellenbosch]] in the 1960s. It was demolised in 1965 to make space for the new Drama Department building and the [[H.B. Thom Theatre]] built on the same site in 1966. |
== Founding and early history == | == Founding and early history == | ||
| − | + | The building, originally called the "Hollande Saal" was erected in 1896-97 for the Stellenbosch Public School that used it from 1896 to 1908. | |
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== Aims and function == | == Aims and function == | ||
| − | + | It was a teaching facility. From 1908 to 1922 it was used by the [[Victoria College]] as the Chemistry Building. From 1923 until the 1960's various subjects were taught there, including History, Afrikaans, Dutch, Geography, German, French, Philosophy and Economics, after which it was used by the [[Stellenbosch University Drama Department]] until its demolition in 1965. | |
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== Current status == | == Current status == | ||
| − | + | Demolished in 1965. | |
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== Impact on SA theatre, film, media and/or performance == | == Impact on SA theatre, film, media and/or performance == | ||
| − | + | On its site was erected the building for the [[Stellenbosch University Drama Department]] and the [[H.B. Thom Theatre]]. | |
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== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
| − | ''Eikestadnuus'', 5 May 1965. | + | ''Eikestadnuus'', 5 May 1965. |
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Go to [[South African Theatre/Bibliography]] | Go to [[South African Theatre/Bibliography]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:33, 8 May 2014
The Proefteater was a theatre space in a small, one-story building, the "Hollandse Saal" in Andringa Street, Stellenbosch. It was used for lessons and stage productions by the Universiteitsteater Stellenbosch in the 1960s. It was demolised in 1965 to make space for the new Drama Department building and the H.B. Thom Theatre built on the same site in 1966.
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Founding and early history
The building, originally called the "Hollande Saal" was erected in 1896-97 for the Stellenbosch Public School that used it from 1896 to 1908.
Aims and function
It was a teaching facility. From 1908 to 1922 it was used by the Victoria College as the Chemistry Building. From 1923 until the 1960's various subjects were taught there, including History, Afrikaans, Dutch, Geography, German, French, Philosophy and Economics, after which it was used by the Stellenbosch University Drama Department until its demolition in 1965.
Current status
Demolished in 1965.
Impact on SA theatre, film, media and/or performance
On its site was erected the building for the Stellenbosch University Drama Department and the H.B. Thom Theatre.
Sources
Eikestadnuus, 5 May 1965.
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