Algemeen Nederlandsch Verbond

The Algemeen Nederlandsch Verbond ("General Dutch Association", acronym: A.N.V. or ANV) was a cultural association founded in Cape Town in 1908. It also had a branch in Paarl.

In 1809 it established a theatre division named Aurora , probably urged by, or even founded in association with, members of the defunct Rederijkerskamer (oratory-club) of the same name (often referred to as Aurora II, 1862-1890). The new Aurora (called Aurora III by Bosman), led by Melt Brink, lasted till 1914.

The association owned a building in and the hall (referred to as the ANV Saal) was used for performances by the theatre division.

For details about the theatre division and its productions see Aurora

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Sources

F.C.L. Bosman, 1980. Drama en Toneel in Suid-Afrika, Deel II, 1856-1916. Pretoria: J.L. van Schaik: pp. 42, 456-8, 475-8, 482.

P.J. du Toit, 1988. Amateurtoneel in Suid-Afrika. Pretoria: Academica

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