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| − | + | Though also referred to as The [[Good Hope Hall]] or [[Goede Hoop Saal]], it does not not appear to be the same building, but is possibly a new (or adapted?) structure custom built in the late 1800s and used to a great extent by the [[Wheeler Company]] where it experienced great successes with its musical comedies. One of earliest performances was ''[[Charley’s Aunt]]'' (Thomas) by the [[Hawtrey Comedy Company]] under [[Wheeler Company]] management. | |
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| + | In 1902 a [[Gaiety Company]] used the venue and performed amongst others ''[[The Geisha]]'' and ''[[Kitty Grey]]''. | ||
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| + | It was also referred to as The [[Good Hope Hall]] or [[Goede Hoop Saal]] | ||
By 1906 the theatre had lost its flair and by the end of that year it closed as a professional venue. Thereafter it was used by Dutch/Afrikaans companies. For example on 4 June 1910 ''[[Het Geheim]]'' ("The Secret"m by A de Bruin) was presented at the '''Good Hope Theatre'''. | By 1906 the theatre had lost its flair and by the end of that year it closed as a professional venue. Thereafter it was used by Dutch/Afrikaans companies. For example on 4 June 1910 ''[[Het Geheim]]'' ("The Secret"m by A de Bruin) was presented at the '''Good Hope Theatre'''. | ||
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Good Hope Theatre
There seems to be some confusion here, as two venues seem to be indicated by various sources.
The Good Hope Exhibition Hall and Theatre or Good Hope Theatre 1875-1892
As indicated, the Good Hope Exhibition Hall and Theatre was at times referred to as The Good Hope Theatre or the Good Hope Hall and used for opera and musical presentations to a large extent .
The Good Hope Theatre late 1800s-1906
Though also referred to as The Good Hope Hall or Goede Hoop Saal, it does not not appear to be the same building, but is possibly a new (or adapted?) structure custom built in the late 1800s and used to a great extent by the Wheeler Company where it experienced great successes with its musical comedies. One of earliest performances was Charley’s Aunt (Thomas) by the Hawtrey Comedy Company under Wheeler Company management.
In 1902 a Gaiety Company used the venue and performed amongst others The Geisha and Kitty Grey.
It was also referred to as The Good Hope Hall or Goede Hoop Saal
By 1906 the theatre had lost its flair and by the end of that year it closed as a professional venue. Thereafter it was used by Dutch/Afrikaans companies. For example on 4 June 1910 Het Geheim ("The Secret"m by A de Bruin) was presented at the Good Hope Theatre.
Sources
Fletcher, 1994: 117; Laidler, 1926: 89, **??** [Check facts here?*]
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