Cobus Rossouw

(19**-) One of the foremost stage and film actors of his generation, stage director, administrator. *Born in *. *Studied at the University of * Became a teacher in **. In 1958-9 he went on a study tour of Europe, where he was exposed to modern practices. * On his return in 1959, he joined Jannie Gildenhuys and Leonora Nel in National Theatre Organisation's NTO Youth Theatre group. They began touring in the Cape in August 1959, with works they devised and put on as a group, continuing in the Transvaal in 1960. By 1961 two groups had been formed for the two provinces. In 1963 this bulk of these groups became part of the Performing Arts Council of the Transvaal (PACT) drama company.** ROSSOUW, Cobus, Die Jakkalsstreke van Scapino, vertaal deur Bartho Smit, Jannie Gildenhuys (regie), Tilana Hanekom, Siegfried Mynhardt, Pieter Geldenhuys, Kita Redelinghuys, Anton Grobler, Leonora Nel, Johan van Zyl, Frank Graves (dekor) Doreen Graves (kostuums), Peter Rorke (musiek gekomponeer). NTO jeuggroep: Jannie Gildenhuys, Cobus Rossouw, Leonora Nel & Irene Durr. Doen ook Dieselfde Pad (Kootjie v/d Heever). Die Goue Seun, Uys Krige, KKNK, 2002. Grethe Fox, Regie: Marthinus Basson

Three Leaf Arts Awardfor Best Actor for his performances in the title roles in Richard III and Tartuffe. (Source: Teater SA, 1(3), 1969).

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