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A member of the "original" [[Christy Minstrels]] that visited South Africa in 1862, he was apparently one of two members who performed in [[blackface]]. The company's successful appearances had a huge impact on popular entertainment in Cape Town and the country during the 19th century. 
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A member of the "original" [[Christy Minstrels]] that visited South Africa in 1862, he was apparently the leading actor in their performances of the [[burlesque]] ''[[La Somnambula]]''.
 
 
He was apparently the leading actor in their performances of ''[[La Somnambula]]''
 
  
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The company's successful appearances had a huge impact on popular entertainment in Cape Town and the country during the 19th century.
  
 
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== Sources ==

Revision as of 07:03, 6 January 2019

Mr Melvyn (fl 1860s) was an American singer and actor.

Biography

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

A member of the "original" Christy Minstrels that visited South Africa in 1862, he was apparently the leading actor in their performances of the burlesque La Somnambula.

The company's successful appearances had a huge impact on popular entertainment in Cape Town and the country during the 19th century.

Sources

F.C.L. Bosman. 1980. Drama en Toneel in Suid-Afrika, Deel II, 1856-1916. Pretoria: J.L. van Schaik: pp. 139-140.

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