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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[]. |
| − | + | == Early history == | |
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| + | Originally 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. | 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. | ||
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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. | 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. | ||
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| + | ==The new structure== | ||
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| + | In 1896, the same year [[Mark Twain]] performed his ''[[At Home]]'' there (June 1896), a new venue also referred to as King William's Town Theatre was opened in the town. However this may in fact be a reference to the [[Town Hall]] in King William's Town ([[King William’s Town Town Hall]]). | ||
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| + | It was most probably used by the [[King William’s Town Amateur Musical and Dramatic Society]] for its productions over the years. | ||
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| + | == Sources == | ||
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| + | == For more information == | ||
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| + | See the [[King William’s Town Town Hall]] | ||
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| + | Return to [[South_African_Theatre/Venues|South African Theatre Venues, Companies, Societies, etc ]] | ||
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| + | Return to [[The ESAT Entries]] | ||
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| + | One of the oldest remaining and active theatres in the country??, opened in 1896, the same year [[Mark Twain]] performed his ''[[At Home]]'' there (June 1896). *** ??* | ||
| + | Most probably used by the [[King William’s Town Amateur Musical and Dramatic Society]] for its productions. Same as the [[Town Hall]] in King William's Town ( [[King William’s Town Town Hall]])? | ||
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| + | == Sources == | ||
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| + | [TH] | ||
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| + | == For more information == | ||
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| + | See the [[King William’s Town Town Hall]] | ||
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| + | == Return to == | ||
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| + | Return to [[South_African_Theatre/Venues|South African Theatre Venues, Companies, Societies, etc ]] | ||
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| + | Return to [[The ESAT Entries]] | ||
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| + | Return to [[Main Page]] | ||
Revision as of 06:33, 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[].
Contents
Early history
Originally 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.
The new structure
In 1896, the same year Mark Twain performed his At Home there (June 1896), a new venue also referred to as King William's Town Theatre was opened in the town. However this may in fact be a reference to the Town Hall in King William's Town (King William’s Town Town Hall).
It was most probably used by the King William’s Town Amateur Musical and Dramatic Society for its productions over the years.
Sources
[TH]
For more information
See the King William’s Town Town Hall
Return to
Return to South African Theatre Venues, Companies, Societies, etc
Return to The ESAT Entries
Return to Main Page
One of the oldest remaining and active theatres in the country??, opened in 1896, the same year Mark Twain performed his At Home there (June 1896). *** ??* Most probably used by the King William’s Town Amateur Musical and Dramatic Society for its productions. Same as the Town Hall in King William's Town ( King William’s Town Town Hall)?
Sources
[TH]
For more information
See the King William’s Town Town Hall
Return to
Return to South African Theatre Venues, Companies, Societies, etc
Return to The ESAT Entries
Return to Main Page
Sources
Ludwig Wilhelm Berthold Binge. 1969. Ontwikkeling van die Afrikaanse toneel (1832-1950). Pretoria: J.L. van Schaik: pp.
D.C. Boonzaier, 1923. "My playgoing days – 30 years in the history of the Cape Town stage", in SA Review, 9 March and 24 August 1932. (Reprinted in Bosman 1980: pp. 374-439.)
F.C.L. Bosman, 1928. Drama en Toneel in Suid-Afrika, Deel I: 1652-1855. Pretoria: J.H. de Bussy. [1]: pp.
F.C.L. Bosman, 1980. Drama en Toneel in Suid-Afrika, Deel II, 1856-1916. Pretoria: J.L. van Schaik: pp.
P.J. du Toit, 1988. Amateurtoneel in Suid-Afrika. Pretoria: Academica
Jill Fletcher. 1994. The Story of Theatre in South Africa: A Guide to its History from 1780-1930. Cape Town: Vlaeberg.
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