Sgt J. Corbishley

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Sgt J. Corbishley (17**-18*) was a British officer and amateur actor. Also referred to as Sgt Corbishley or as J. Corbishley.

His contribution to South African theatre

A member of the Garrison Amateur Players, he is mentioned as appearing in the following productions:

In 1824: as "Father Primitive and " Marchmont" respectively in Life, A Comedy (Reynolds) and The Irish Tutor (Glengall), in the (African Theatre, 4 and 22 September); possibly in A Cure for the Heart Ache (Morton) and Love, Law and Physic (Kenney) which were announced for the last night of the season on 30 November, "as a benefit for J. Corbishley".

In 1826: as "Lord Duberly" in The Heir at Law and "Doctor Camphor" in Love, Law and Physic (African Theatre, 16 August, 1826). .

Sources

F.C.L. Bosman, 1928[1]: pp. 185-190, 370-9.

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