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1969-1972: It played at the [[Adam Leslie Theatre]] between late 1969 and 1972, becoming the longest running show in the history of South Africa theatre up till then. The show also toured the country later in this period, having been granted rights for performances by [[Proscenium Productions]] (founded by [[Hal Orlandini]] and [[Gordon Mulholland]]). | 1969-1972: It played at the [[Adam Leslie Theatre]] between late 1969 and 1972, becoming the longest running show in the history of South Africa theatre up till then. The show also toured the country later in this period, having been granted rights for performances by [[Proscenium Productions]] (founded by [[Hal Orlandini]] and [[Gordon Mulholland]]). | ||
| − | 1970 | + | 1970: According to an undated ''[[Hair Hair]]'' programme notes it was produced by [[Adam Leslie Theatrical Productions]], directed by [[Gordon Wales]] and [[Adam Leslie]]. The cast included [[Joan Blake]], [[Charles Vernon]], [[Gordon Wales]], [[Jeanette James]], [[Joanna Palmer]], [[Claire Robins]], [[Dawn Schroeter]], [[Shirley Brown]], [[Michael O'Dare]] and [[Shirley Shearman]]. |
1972: Presented by [[Proscenium Productions]] in association with [[CAPAB]] Drama at an unknown Cape Town theatre, starring [[Jo Jo Maugham]], [[Audrey Harding]], [[Hal Orlandini]], [[Maryann Johnston]], [[Gordon Mulholland]], [[Basil Petersen]], [[Lynnette Bell]], [[Christine Hudson]], [[Jo Jo Maugham]], [[Brucie Eales]] and [[Sid van der Byl]]. The stage director was [[Basil Petersen]], assistant stage manager [[Lynnette Bell]], choreographer [[Gordon Wales]], ballet mistress [[Dawn Schroeter]] and special costume designs [[Marjorie Hudson]]. | 1972: Presented by [[Proscenium Productions]] in association with [[CAPAB]] Drama at an unknown Cape Town theatre, starring [[Jo Jo Maugham]], [[Audrey Harding]], [[Hal Orlandini]], [[Maryann Johnston]], [[Gordon Mulholland]], [[Basil Petersen]], [[Lynnette Bell]], [[Christine Hudson]], [[Jo Jo Maugham]], [[Brucie Eales]] and [[Sid van der Byl]]. The stage director was [[Basil Petersen]], assistant stage manager [[Lynnette Bell]], choreographer [[Gordon Wales]], ballet mistress [[Dawn Schroeter]] and special costume designs [[Marjorie Hudson]]. | ||
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Latest revision as of 09:02, 13 January 2024
Hair Hair was a very popular satirical revue devised by Adam Leslie.
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Performance history in South Africa
Performance history in South Africa
1969-1972: It played at the Adam Leslie Theatre between late 1969 and 1972, becoming the longest running show in the history of South Africa theatre up till then. The show also toured the country later in this period, having been granted rights for performances by Proscenium Productions (founded by Hal Orlandini and Gordon Mulholland).
1970: According to an undated Hair Hair programme notes it was produced by Adam Leslie Theatrical Productions, directed by Gordon Wales and Adam Leslie. The cast included Joan Blake, Charles Vernon, Gordon Wales, Jeanette James, Joanna Palmer, Claire Robins, Dawn Schroeter, Shirley Brown, Michael O'Dare and Shirley Shearman.
1972: Presented by Proscenium Productions in association with CAPAB Drama at an unknown Cape Town theatre, starring Jo Jo Maugham, Audrey Harding, Hal Orlandini, Maryann Johnston, Gordon Mulholland, Basil Petersen, Lynnette Bell, Christine Hudson, Jo Jo Maugham, Brucie Eales and Sid van der Byl. The stage director was Basil Petersen, assistant stage manager Lynnette Bell, choreographer Gordon Wales, ballet mistress Dawn Schroeter and special costume designs Marjorie Hudson.
Sources
Hair Hair programme notes, 1969.
https://www.chapter1.co.za/product/4220691/HAIR-HAIR
Review by Rex Gibson, The Rand Daily Mail, 11 November 1969.
Programme (1972) held by NELM: [Collection: KORT, Maurice]: 2012. 379. 16. 7.
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