Christopher Consani

CONSANI, Christopher (“Chris”). (1944-) Actor, writer and director.

Biography

Training

Trained under Mohr at UCT.

Career

He taught English at the Milnerton High School before studying drama. After completing his studies he played for PACOFS before starting a freelance career in Johannesburg.

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

Performed in Deathwatch (as “Le Franc” with PACOFS), Boerneef van Boplaas (as “Andries Harlekyn” with PACOFS), So Long vir Johnny (as “Stone” with PACOFS), Piekniek op die Slagveld (as "Zepu"), Grand Ceremonial (as “Cavanosa”), Damon Runyon Show (as “Runyon”), The Collector (“as Clegg”), Sweet Bird of Youth, A Murder is Announced (as “Edmund”, directed by Rex Garner)

Vincent van Gogh: The Lark and the Crow. 

He also had roles in We Bombed in New Haven (The Space in the 1970s), **, **.

Wrote and directed ***. In 19* moved to Israel. Returned in 20 to perform in ** and direct ** **.

Played in Malvolio in Macbeth, Lefrand in Deathwatch, Casanova in Arrabal’s The Grand Ceremonial, Damon Runyon Show, Sweet Bird of Youth.

Also co-founder and co-director of Amstel Playwright of the Year Award.

Sources

SACD 1977/78; 1978/79; 1979/80.

The Collector programme notes, circa 1975.

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