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==The group== | ==The group== | ||
| − | + | Among the members have been [[Rodney Frankland]]. | |
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| − | + | ==The Cygnet Theatre== | |
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| + | 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. | ||
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| + | '''For more information, see [[The Cygnet Theatre]].''' | ||
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| + | ==Productions== | ||
| + | 1951: ''[[The Linden Tree]]'' | ||
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| + | 1953: ''[[Man and Superman]]'' | ||
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| + | 1982: ''[[The Land of Green Ginger]]'' | ||
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| + | 1986: ''[[A Christmas Carol]]'' | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
https://www.natalia.org.za/Files/31/Natalia%20v31%20article%20p11-24%20C.pdf | https://www.natalia.org.za/Files/31/Natalia%20v31%20article%20p11-24%20C.pdf | ||
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| + | [[Walter Greyvenstein|Greyvenstein, Walter]] 1988. ''The history and development of children's theatre in English in South Africa''. Unpublished doctoral dissertation. Johannesburg: Rand Afrikaans University. | ||
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Go to [[ESAT Bibliography]] | Go to [[ESAT Bibliography]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:55, 29 May 2026
Natal Society Drama Group was a dramatic society in Pietermaritzburg
The group
Among the members have been Rodney Frankland.
The Cygnet Theatre
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.
For more information, see The Cygnet Theatre.
Productions
1951: The Linden Tree
1953: Man and Superman
1982: The Land of Green Ginger
1986: A Christmas Carol
Sources
https://www.natalia.org.za/Files/31/Natalia%20v31%20article%20p11-24%20C.pdf
Greyvenstein, Walter 1988. The history and development of children's theatre in English in South Africa. Unpublished doctoral dissertation. Johannesburg: Rand Afrikaans University.
Go to ESAT Bibliography
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