Het Privaat Hollandsch Toneellievend Gezelschap

Het Privaat Hollandsch Toneellievend Gezelschap ("The Private Dutch Theatre-loving Company") (1833, 1844–1846-1855 and 1865-1910) was one of the longest lasting of the Dutch amateur theatre societies in Cape Town. Also known as Het Privaat Hollandsch Tooneellievend Gezelschap, or by its motto: "Door Yver Bloeit de Kunst".

Formed 1844 from the amalgamation of Tot Nut en Vermaak and Door Yver Vruchtbaar, they performed under the motto "Door Yver Bloeit de Kunst", a name under they were also known.

See Door Yver Bloeit de Kunst

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