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A name given to the theatrical endeavours of the [[73rd Regiment]], stationed in Cape Town, on account of the leading role played in the activites by [[Captain Hall]]. Part of the [[Garrison Players]], the general name for the company of amateurs in the Cape Town garrison, the company was active in the period 1850-1855.
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A name given to the theatrical endeavours of the [[73rd Regiment]], stationed in Cape Town, on account of the leading role played in the activites by [[Captain Hall]]. Performing under the patronage of the wife of the Governor and with the permission of the Garrison Commandant, it was part of what is generally referred to as the [[Garrison Players]], and active in the period 1850-1855.
  
 
'''See also the [[Garrison Players]], the [[Garrison Theatre]] and [[Captain Hall]].'''
 
'''See also the [[Garrison Players]], the [[Garrison Theatre]] and [[Captain Hall]].'''

Revision as of 06:33, 17 June 2015

A name given to the theatrical endeavours of the 73rd Regiment, stationed in Cape Town, on account of the leading role played in the activites by Captain Hall. Performing under the patronage of the wife of the Governor and with the permission of the Garrison Commandant, it was part of what is generally referred to as the Garrison Players, and active in the period 1850-1855.

See also the Garrison Players, the Garrison Theatre and Captain Hall.


Plays produced by the company

Sources

Bosman, 1928: p.398.

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