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| − | While stationed in Cape Town with the [[9th Regiment]], he led a company of officers who appeared in a [[Benefit Performance for the Somerset Hospital]] ([[Theatre Royal]], 4 and 5 March, 1867). and in the years 1868-1869, he helped out with performances of the '''[[Lanarkshire Dramatic Club]]'''. | + | While stationed in Cape Town with the [[9th Regiment]], he performed for and led a company of officers who appeared in a [[Benefit Performance for the Somerset Hospital]] ([[Theatre Royal]], 4 and 5 March, 1867). and in the years 1868-1869, he helped out with performances of the '''[[Lanarkshire Dramatic Club]]'''. |
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Revision as of 06:33, 9 December 2018
Captain Borton (fl. mid 19th century) was a British military officer, possibly of the 9th Regiment, and an amateur performer.
Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance
While stationed in Cape Town with the 9th Regiment, he performed for and led a company of officers who appeared in a Benefit Performance for the Somerset Hospital (Theatre Royal, 4 and 5 March, 1867). and in the years 1868-1869, he helped out with performances of the Lanarkshire Dramatic Club.
Sources
F.C.L. Bosman. 1980. Drama en Toneel in Suid-Afrika, Deel II, 1856-1916. Pretoria: J.L. van Schaik: pp. 261, 263
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