George Giddens
George Giddens (1845-1920) was a British actor, == Biography ==
George Giddens (1845-1920), English actor. He was born at Bedfont, Middlesex, the son of a farmer,
Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance
He was brought to Cape Town in 1904 for a season presented by The Wheeler Company in the Good Hope Theatre, appearing in Are You a Mason? (opening 4 April), On and Off and Husbands and Wives. Called a "leading light of the English stage" by Boonzaier (1928)
Sources
Brief biography of George Giddens in Brian Tyson. , 2008. Bernard Shaw's Book Reviews, Volume 1. Penn State Press: p.212[1]
F.C.L. Bosman. 1980. Drama en Toneel in Suid-Afrika, Deel II, 1856-1916. Pretoria: J.L. van Schaik: pp. 420.
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