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In 1953 the Drama Group built their own theatre, through the efforts of | In 1953 the Drama Group built their own theatre, through the efforts of | ||
Mr [[Donald Spencer]], the group's chairman, and the members. Known as [[The Cygnet Theatre]], it was | Mr [[Donald Spencer]], the group's chairman, and the members. Known as [[The Cygnet Theatre]], it was | ||
| − | opened on 20 October 1953 with a production of ''[[Man and Superman]]'', produced by [[Mrs | + | opened on 20 October 1953 with a production of ''[[Man and Superman]]'', produced by [[Mrs lan Fraser]], wife of the Natal Society Council president from 1938-1946. |
| − | lan Fraser]], wife of the Natal Society Council president from 1938-1946. | ||
| + | Among the members have been [[Rodney Frankland]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 10:50, 26 September 2024
Natal Society Drama Group was a dramatic society in Pietermaritzburg
The group
In 1953 the Drama Group built their own theatre, through the efforts of Mr Donald Spencer, the group's chairman, and the members. Known as The Cygnet Theatre, it was opened on 20 October 1953 with a production of Man and Superman, produced by Mrs lan Fraser, wife of the Natal Society Council president from 1938-1946.
Among the members have been Rodney Frankland
Sources
https://www.natalia.org.za/Files/31/Natalia%20v31%20article%20p11-24%20C.pdf Go to ESAT Bibliography
Return to
Return to ESAT Venues N
Return to South African Theatre Venues, Companies, Societies, etc
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Return to Main Page https://www.natalia.org.za/Files/31/Natalia%20v31%20article%20p11-24%20C.pdf
