The Braziers
The Braziers (fl 1860-1870) is the joint name frequently used to refer to Thomas Brazier and his wife, known simply as Mrs Brazier.
The seem to have come to South Africa in 1862, as members of Clara Tellett's company, htough they may have arrived earlier. At any rate, they were active in Cape Town till at least 1871.
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Mrs Brazier
Biography
Mrs Brazier (fl 1860-1870) was an actress and dancer, said to be from the Theatre Royal, Glasgow, and was married Thomas Brazier.
Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance
She is first mentioned for performing interpolated acts for Clara Tellett and her company in 1862 (e.g. a "Medley Dance" on 30 June and a dance 3 July), as well as acting in some of the plays, despite her rather soft voice. She is later also named as an occasional performer for the Young Men's Institute and Club Dramatic Company, run by Thomas Brazier, active in Cape Town between 1869 and 1871.
Thomas Brazier
the actor manager
Sources
F.C.L. Bosman. 1980. Drama en Toneel in Suid-Afrika, Deel II, 1856-1916. Pretoria: J.L. van Schaik: pp. 131, 135-6, 210, 213, 218, 238, 253, 276, 279,
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