New Music Hall
There appears to have been two venues by this name in Cape Town during the 19th century:
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The New Music Hall in Buitekant Street (1858)
This venue was set up by J.E.H. English for his newly formed company (The Gentlemen Amateurs) in 1858. They performed mainly comic sketches and songs, based on local events. By November 1858 English had disappeared from the scene and the theatre was renamed the Cabinet Theatre by the new lessee, Charles Fraser, in 1859.
The New Music Hall in Church Square (1860)
This venue was set up by C.J. Littlewort (fl 1850s-1960s) in what was formerly known as the Union Chapel on Church Square, Cape Town. It was largely used for amateur events, notably musical concerts, etc.
Sources
F.C.L. Bosman, 1980. Drama en Toneel in Suid-Afrika, Deel II, 1856-1916. Pretoria: J.L. van Schaik: pp.
Jill Fletcher. 1994. The Story of Theatre in South Africa: A Guide to its History from 1780-1930. Cape Town: Vlaeberg. Go to ESAT Bibliography
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