Archibald J.A. Wilson

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Archibald J.A. Wilson (fl. 1960s?) was an amateur actor and playwright.

Also referred to as A.J.A. Wilson

Biography

Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance

Founding member and longtime secretary of the Cape Town Repertory Theatre Society, Wilson also wrote a number of one-act plays for use by this company and other amateurs. Among them are Anna Comes Home (19*), The White Train (1949), The Dam (1970), Enter Miss Smith (1970), The Idol (1970), King Quaint (19*), "Not Guilty" (1970), The Paper Knife (1970), Pickled Onions (1970), Walking Shadows (1970), The Mill of Youth (also known as The Mill of Youth: A dramatic musical legend in one act, with music by Walter Swanson).

Sources

Bosman, F.C.L., 1928.

Gosher, 1988.

Du Toit, 1988.

Playscripts held by NELM in various locations.

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