A. Parrock
Sergeant A. Parrock was a non-commissioned officer serving with the North Lincolnshire Regiment of Foot when the Regiment was posted to the Eastern Frontier of the Cape Colony between 1860 and 1863. At first, the Regiment was posted to Grahamstown but was later transferred to Keiskama Hoek (Keiskammahoek) in 1862.
Contribution to SA theatre
Sergeant A. Parrock acted in one production with the Dramatic Club. In two of the productions, he played female roles.
Christmas 1860: Acted in "an Historical, Melodramatical, Balletical, Operatical Pantomime,” in two acts entitled The Rivals. (Asamasskuku, a fierce Hottentot fire-eater).
(North Lincoln Sphinx, Vol 1, No 4, Christmas Supplement, 1860. Page 51.)
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