Sgt Corbishley
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Sgt J. Corbishly (17**-18*) was a British officer and amateur actor. Also referred to either as Sgt Corbishly or as J. Corbishly.
His contribution to South African theatre
A member of the Garrison Amateur Players, he is mentioned as appearing in the foillowing productions:
In 1824: as "Father Primitive and " Marchmont" respectively in Life, A Comedy (Reynolds) and The Irish Tutor (Glengall), in the (African Theatre, 4 and 22 September);
In 1826: as "Lord Duberly" in The Heir at Law and "Doctor Camphor" in Love, Law and Physic (African Theatre, 16 August, 1826). .
Sources
F.C.L. Bosman, 1928[1]: pp. 185-190, 370-9.
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