J.H. le Roy
J.H. le Roy (18**-18**) was a professional English actor.
Also known as Leroy)
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Biography
He apparently worked in Port Elizabeth and Cape Town between 1861 and 1871 as one half of the Leroy and Duret or Le Roy and Duret Company, with his wife, Madame Duret, also a professional actress from London. They were particularly active in the work presented by the British garrison in Cape Town.
Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance
She apparently worked in Port Elizabeth and Cape Town between 1861 and 1871 with her husband, Mr J.H. le Roy, as one half of the Leroy and Duret or Le Roy and Duret Company. They had most likely arrived on the way back from Australia, and leased the ** theatre and were particularly active in the work presented by the British garrison in Cape Town, doing 4 seasons.
For performances by the company and Leroy, see Le Roy and Duret Company
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Sources
Bosman, F.C.L., Drama en Toneel in Suid-Afrika, Deel II, 1856-1916. 1980: pp.201-
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