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 ().

Sources

Bosman, F.C.L., 1928.

Gosher, 1988.

Du Toit, 1988.

Playscripts held by NELM in various locations.

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