Victoria Bawcombe
Victoria Bawcombe (19**-). Actress. Also credited as Vicki Bawcombe.
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Biography
Daughter of Philip Bawcombe, industrial artist. Married to Adrian Galley.
Training
She began her studies at the University of Pretoria, transferred to UCT and graduated with a BA Performers Diploma (Bilingual) in 1983.
Career
Joined CAPAB Drama in 1984. In 1987 she moved to Johannesburg to freelance. Her activities include writing, live TV broadcasts and film.
Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance
She had roles in Diplomatic Baggage (1986), Women Behind Bars (1984), I Ought to be in Pictures (1985), As You Like It (Maynardville 1985), The Prince and the Sphinx (1987), Blithe Spirit (1989), The Insect Play (1983), Zerbinaetta in Die Jakkalsstreke van Scapino (1986), Measure for Measure (1987), The Winter's Tale (UCT production, 1981), Getting Out (1983), The Broken Heart (mid-1980s), Exit the King (1984), Kings of Rok (1986), Bremen Coffee (1985).
Awards, etc
In 1981 she won the Ruth Peffers Prize for Best Student in Dramatic Art. Fleur du Cap nomination for Best Actress in 1986 for I Ought to be in Pictures.
Sources
I Ought to be in Pictures programme notes, 1985.
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