Mr Beverley
There are two people mentioned by this name, in different contexts, but they are probably the same person
Mr Beverley (fl. mid 19th century) was a an actor.
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Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance
He was a member of J.E.H. English's company in 1858, specifically mentioned in the role of "Fabien di Franchi" (one of the ghosts of the twin brothers) in their production of The Corsican Brothers 21 September and 1 October).
He was probably the same person cited as a member of the Alfred Dramatic Club (later the Royal Alfred Dramatic Club) in the period 1860-61, and referred to as specializing as a singer and dancer.
Mentioned by name in the programme for a joint production by Royal Alfred Dramatic Club and the Cape Town Dramatic Club of Helping Hands (Taylor) and No!!! (Clarence), on 2 and 9 September, 1861, when he sang a song as an interlude. Here it it said that it was his "first appearance in South Africa".
Sources
F.C.L. Bosman, 1980. Drama en Toneel in Suid-Afrika, Deel II: 1856-1912. Pretoria: J.L. van Schaik: pp.. 122, .
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