Mr Beverley
Mr Milton (fl. mid 19th century) was a Cape Town resident and amateur performer.
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Biography
Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance
He was a member of J.E.English's company in 1858, specifically mentioned in the role of "Fabien di Franchi" (one of the ghosts of the twin brothers) in their production of The Corsican Brothers 21 September and 1 October).
He was probably a member of the Alfred Dramatic Club (later the Royal Alfred Dramatic Club) in the period 1860-61, and specialized as a singer and dancer.
Mentioned by name in the programme for a joint production by Royal Alfred Dramatic Club and the Cape Town Dramatic Club of Helping Hands (Taylor) and No!!! (Clarence), on 2 and 9 September, 1861, when he sang a song as an interlude.
Sources
F.C.L. Bosman, 1980. Drama en Toneel in Suid-Afrika, Deel II: 1856-1912. Pretoria: J.L. van Schaik: pp.. 122, .
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