The Playmakers
The Playmakers can refer to several theatre groups in South Africa, as well as a statue.
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The Johannesburg Playmakers
Gilyan Franceso’s Playmakers
Gilyan Francesco’s Playmakers (Pty) Ltd was a theatrical company, specialising in clowning and children's theatre.
For more information, see Gilyan Franceso’s Playmakers.
The Playmakers Statue (Joburg Theatre)
The Playmakers is a bronze cast sculpture of three women in a circle holding hands and leaning back. The sculpture stands in water with little fountains sprouting towards it at approximately 3m high and 2m diameter. The sculpture was commissioned in the context of the construction of the Johannesburg Civic Theatre (now known as the Joburg Theatre). It is located at 163 Civic Blvd, Braamfontein, Johannesburg. The German born sculptor, Ernest Ullman, moved to South Africa in 1935 and rapidly established himself as an artist of significance in Johannesburg.
For more information, see Joburg Theatre.
Sources
https://arts-culture-heritage.joburg/public-art-inventory/the-playmakers/
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