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| − | + | [[The English Company]] is a name often used by newspapers and other sources in Cape Town in the 19th century, to refer to a company performing in English. | |
| − | More specifically it appears to have been a shorter name given to [[W.F.H. Parker]]'s | + | More specifically it appears to have been a shorter name given to [[W.F.H. Parker]]'s [[New English Theatrical Company]] in the years 1847-1851. |
[[F.C.L. Bosman|Bosman]] (1928) for instance uses it in this sense on occasion . | [[F.C.L. Bosman|Bosman]] (1928) for instance uses it in this sense on occasion . | ||
Revision as of 06:07, 6 May 2017
The English Company is a name often used by newspapers and other sources in Cape Town in the 19th century, to refer to a company performing in English.
More specifically it appears to have been a shorter name given to W.F.H. Parker's New English Theatrical Company in the years 1847-1851.
Bosman (1928) for instance uses it in this sense on occasion .
For its history and activities, see the New English Theatrical Company
Sources
Bosman, 1928: pp 417-420;
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