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(19*-) Actress for stage and TV. *** Daughter of [[Louw Verwey]]. Studied at the Drama Departement, [[University of Stellenbosch]] and did a Performers’ Diploma at the [[University of Cape Town]].  Started her professional career playing in ''[[Die Nonne]]'' ([[The Nuns]]) in South West Africa (Namibia) with [[SWAPAC]] in 1987, and went on to do more than 70 productions for [[CAPAB]], [[PACOFS]], [[PACT]] and the [[Market Theatre]]. Roles include award-winning performances in ''[[Macbeth]]'' (1992), ''[[Die Pakkamer]]'' (“The Storage Room” by [[Marga van Rooy]], 1996). Winner of various awards, including the [[Piers Nicholson Bursary]] for her contribution to theatre in the Free State. TV roles include ''Egoli'', ''Die Manakwalanders'', ''Villa Rosa'' and ''Wild at Heart'' (BBC).  **
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'''Isadora Verwey''' (19*-) Actress for stage and TV.
  
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== Biography ==
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She is the daughter of actor [[Louw Verwey]].
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=== Youth ===
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=== Training ===
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Studied at the Drama Departement, [[University of Stellenbosch]] and did a Performers’ Diploma at the [[University of Cape Town]].
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=== Career ===
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==Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance==
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She started her professional career playing in ''[[Die Nonne]]'' ([[The Nuns]]) in South West Africa (Namibia) with [[SWAPAC]] in 1987, and went on to do more than 70 productions for [[CAPAB]], [[PACOFS]], [[PACT]] and the [[Market Theatre]].
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Roles include award-winning performances in ''[[Macbeth]]'' (1992), ''[[Die Pakkamer]]'' (“The Storage Room” by [[Marga van Rooy]], 1996). 
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TV roles include ''Egoli'', ''Die Manakwalanders'', ''Villa Rosa'' and ''Wild at Heart'' (BBC).  **
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== Awards, etc ==
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Winner of various awards, including the [[Piers Nicholson Bursary]] for her contribution to theatre in the Free State.
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== Sources ==
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Go to [[ESAT Bibliography]]
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== Return to ==
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Return to [[ESAT Personalities V]]  
  
 
Return to [[South_African_Theatre/Personalities|South African Theatre Personalities]]
 
Return to [[South_African_Theatre/Personalities|South African Theatre Personalities]]
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Revision as of 17:37, 12 June 2017

Isadora Verwey (19*-) Actress for stage and TV.

Biography

She is the daughter of actor Louw Verwey.

Youth

Training

Studied at the Drama Departement, University of Stellenbosch and did a Performers’ Diploma at the University of Cape Town.


Career

Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance

She started her professional career playing in Die Nonne (The Nuns) in South West Africa (Namibia) with SWAPAC in 1987, and went on to do more than 70 productions for CAPAB, PACOFS, PACT and the Market Theatre.

Roles include award-winning performances in Macbeth (1992), Die Pakkamer (“The Storage Room” by Marga van Rooy, 1996).

TV roles include Egoli, Die Manakwalanders, Villa Rosa and Wild at Heart (BBC). **

Awards, etc

Winner of various awards, including the Piers Nicholson Bursary for her contribution to theatre in the Free State.

Sources

Go to ESAT Bibliography

Return to

Return to ESAT Personalities V

Return to South African Theatre Personalities

Return to The ESAT Entries

Return to Main Page