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== Impact on SA theatre, film, media and/or performance == | == Impact on SA theatre, film, media and/or performance == | ||
| − | '''1898: | + | '''1898: February 12, 1861:''' [[D'Arcs Marionettes]] delighted the Port Elizabeth public at the [[Port Elizabeth Opera House]], with their fanosities (sic). "The diminutive artists evoked much merriment." First, the grand spectacular drama, ''[[The Babes in the Wood]]'' was performed followed by a grand concert by the [[Court Minstrels]]. Next was the pantomime of ''[[Bluebird]]''. The show finished with a screaming harlequin. |
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Latest revision as of 10:26, 22 July 2018
Contents
Founding and early history
For a comprehensive history click on this link: https://wepa.unima.org/en/darcs-marionettes/
Aims and function
Current status
Impact on SA theatre, film, media and/or performance
1898: February 12, 1861: D'Arcs Marionettes delighted the Port Elizabeth public at the Port Elizabeth Opera House, with their fanosities (sic). "The diminutive artists evoked much merriment." First, the grand spectacular drama, The Babes in the Wood was performed followed by a grand concert by the Court Minstrels. Next was the pantomime of Bluebird. The show finished with a screaming harlequin.
Sources
Eastern Province Herald, January 8, 1898.
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