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| − | + | The [[H.B. Thom Theatre]] is the name of a purpose built University theatre in Stellenbosch. | |
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| + | Originally built for the [[Stellenbosch University Drama Department|University of Stellenbosch Drama Department]] in 1966 at the behest of the then head of the department, Prof [[Fred Engelen]], the venue was named after the incumbent rector and vice-chancellor of the University, Prof H.B. Thom[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H._B._Thom], in recognition of his support. | ||
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| + | In 2016-2017 the theatre complex was revamped and enlarged, and in 2018 it was renamed the [[Adam Small Theatre Complex]], after the South African poet, playwright and academic, [[Adam Small]]. | ||
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| + | '''For other information, see also the entry [[Stellenbosch University Drama Department]]''' | ||
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== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
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| + | Brochure on the [[H.B. Thom Theatre]], [[University of Stellenbosch]], prepared for the inauguration ceremony of the theatre in 1966. | ||
See the Departmental website at http://www.sun.ac.za/Drama | See the Departmental website at http://www.sun.ac.za/Drama | ||
| − | PICS: Stellenbosch University to name theatre complex after Adam Small, IOL News, 29 August 2018[https://www.iol.co.za/capeargus/news/pics-stellenbosch-university-to-name-theatre-complex-after-adam-small-16795514] | + | PICS: Stellenbosch University to name theatre complex after Adam Small, [[IOL News]], 29 August 2018[https://www.iol.co.za/capeargus/news/pics-stellenbosch-university-to-name-theatre-complex-after-adam-small-16795514] |
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| + | "Totsiens Thom", ''[[Die Matie]]'', Vol 77, no 10: 5 September, 2018. | ||
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| + | Programme for the inauguration ceremony of the [[Adam Small Theatre Complex]], 23 November 2018. | ||
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| + | Go to [[ESAT Bibliography]] | ||
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| + | Return to [[ESAT Venues H]] | ||
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 08:37, 6 December 2022
The H.B. Thom Theatre is the name of a purpose built University theatre in Stellenbosch.
Originally built for the University of Stellenbosch Drama Department in 1966 at the behest of the then head of the department, Prof Fred Engelen, the venue was named after the incumbent rector and vice-chancellor of the University, Prof H.B. Thom[1], in recognition of his support.
In 2016-2017 the theatre complex was revamped and enlarged, and in 2018 it was renamed the Adam Small Theatre Complex, after the South African poet, playwright and academic, Adam Small.
For other information, see also the entry Stellenbosch University Drama Department
Sources
Brochure on the H.B. Thom Theatre, University of Stellenbosch, prepared for the inauguration ceremony of the theatre in 1966.
See the Departmental website at http://www.sun.ac.za/Drama
PICS: Stellenbosch University to name theatre complex after Adam Small, IOL News, 29 August 2018[2]
"Totsiens Thom", Die Matie, Vol 77, no 10: 5 September, 2018.
Programme for the inauguration ceremony of the Adam Small Theatre Complex, 23 November 2018.
Go to ESAT Bibliography
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