Performing Artists Theatre Organisation

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The Performing Artists Theatre Organisation (PATO) is an independent production company.

Also known as PATO or PATO Productions

Not to be confused with PATO Entertainment[1]

Origins

Appears to have originally been founded in 1980 as PATSO (Performing Artists Theatre Student Organisation?) by Johan van Rooyen.

The evolution of PATO

Later aparently renamed PATO as it became a professional organization.

Some of their productions over the years have included

People Are Living There

Mickey Kannis Caught My Eye

Steel Magnolias

Die Duiwel Dra Crocs

Deathtrap

Dalk

Op deurreis na

Dis nie my Bybie Nie

Trits

Katlagters

'n Seder van in Waterkloof

Laaste Middagmaal

Om met Vuur te Speel

Soevenier

Speelgoed van Glas

Sources

http://www.pato.co.za/

https://www.facebook.com/PAT0Productions/