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[[H.B. Thom Theatre]] is the theatre built for the [[Stellenbosch University Drama Department|University of Stellenbosch Drama Department]] in 1966, and was named after the then incumbent rector of the University, Prof [[H.B. Thom]].  
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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.
  
  
Revamped and enlarged in 2016-2017, reopened in 2018, the new multi-facility theatre centre was renamed after the South African poet, playwright and academic, [[Adam Small]]. The old name has however been retained on the historic ornamental front façade of the building, to acknowledge the history of the venue.
 
  
The new name was officially inaugurated on 23 November, 2018, with a performance of the musical tribute called ''[[Adam Small Bejazzed]]'', featuring [[Natalia de Rocha]] and members of the Cape Town based [[Applauz Arts Initiative]] and an extract from the production ''[[Cry, Our Beloved Country. Met/Sonder Apologie]]'' by drama students directed by [[Mareli Hattingh|Mareli Hattingh Pretorius]].
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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]
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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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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.

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