Jan Pohl

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(19**-) Actor, composer, artist and musician. Son of Pieter Pohl, he played an important part in the theatre of Pretoria in the 1940s. Became a prominent member of Volksteater as actor and elocutionist. Also a co-founder of Die Katdorings Groep (with his sister, Anna Neethling-Pohl). Roles in Lenie (Fagan, 1941?*), Dagbreek (Du Preez), for the Krugersdorp Municipal Dramatic and Operatic Society (Dir. Hermien Domisse, 1941)**. A composer of popular songs, he composed satirical and comic songs used for the Katdorings anti-war performances. Also, based on these, compiled the text for the political cabaret In 'n Skewe Straatjie (Volksteater, 1945). Also designed programmes.

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