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The [[King William's Town Theatre]] (or [[Kingwilliamstown Theatre]] in some sources) is a venue in the Eastern Cape Town of King William's Town[].   
 
The [[King William's Town Theatre]] (or [[Kingwilliamstown Theatre]] in some sources) is a venue in the Eastern Cape Town of King William's Town[].   
  
[[Victoria Drill Hall]] is a venue in the Eastern Cape Town of King William's Town[].
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It was presumably a temporary space, built or fitted up for theatrical performances.  
  
The hall, designed  was built by to commemorate Victoria's 60 years as sovereign  and the foundation stone was laid 22 June 1887.  
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References a performance space of this name occurs over the years, particularly in the mid 19th century, probably done by members of the garrisons stationed there, local amateurs and touring theatre companies.  
  
A typical Victorian building with neo-classical features was designed by the architect J. Laughton  and built to commemorate Queen Victoria’s sixtieth birthday.
 
  
The hall still exists, retaining a military air, having been used by the Amatola Commando until 2007, when the South African Police Services took over control of the building. The Drill Hall was declared a Provincial Heritage Site in 1980.  
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For example [[F.C.L. Bosman]] (1980, pp 182 ff.) mentions performances by the [[King William's Town Dramatic Club]] in 23 and 24 May, 1861, and [[Sefton Parry]] in 1862, though not providing much detail.
  
It was presumably used as a performance space over the years, particularly in the 19th and early 20th centuries, by members of the garrisons stationed there, local amateurs and touring theatre companies.
 
 
See also '''[[King William's Town Dramatic Club]]''' and the '''[[Victoria Drill Hall]]'''.
 
  
 
== Sources ==
 
== Sources ==

Revision as of 06:26, 5 June 2020

The King William's Town Theatre (or Kingwilliamstown Theatre in some sources) is a venue in the Eastern Cape Town of King William's Town[].

It was presumably a temporary space, built or fitted up for theatrical performances.

References a performance space of this name occurs over the years, particularly in the mid 19th century, probably done by members of the garrisons stationed there, local amateurs and touring theatre companies.


For example F.C.L. Bosman (1980, pp 182 ff.) mentions performances by the King William's Town Dramatic Club in 23 and 24 May, 1861, and Sefton Parry in 1862, though not providing much detail.


Sources

https://www.artefacts.co.za/main/Buildings/bldgframes.php?bldgid=8560

Website of the South African Heritage Resources Agency (SAHRA)[1]

http://www.bctourism.co.za/category.php?category=15

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