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See also [[Paarl Theatre Club]]
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A theatre space in Paarl, named and utilized by the [[Paarl Theatre Club]] between 1954 and 1961.
  
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When the [[Paarl Theatre Club]] was officially founded in 1951,  under the management of Mr [[De Wet Laubscher]] (Oom Laubie), the club initially battled to find a space to perform. However, in 1954 they obtained use of the [[Skuurteater]] ([[Afrikaans]] for "Barn Theatre") in Pastorielaan, thanks to Mr Podlashuk, and performed there till 1961.
 
  
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In this period  Miriam Bloom and the actress Joey de Koker were actively involved at the club. Due to circumstances in 1961 the club lost use of the “Skuurteatre” and as result of this and withdrawal of influential people, interest dwindled and the club was dissolved.
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== History ==
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All equipment was now owned by three appointed trustees. During 1969 a new group started the club again. This was Pearl Retief and Brian Higgo-Holm, under management of Owen Maunder. They functioned out of the National Hall in Fabriek Street. In 1971 the Old Mill Theatre is made to use.
 
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Between then and now the theatre was closed and reopened again. Although the theatre cannot boast state of the art equipment, it has a warm atmosphere where friends gather to enjoy local talent. You can also have dinner here. Many artists also visit this theatre. This theatre is a jewel to Paarl, and one that will not easily be forgotten or let go to waste.
 
  
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Old Mill Theatre in Paarl near Cape Town, South Africa
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When the [[Paarl Theatre Club]] was officially founded in 1951, it  initially battled to find a space to use as a home base. However, in 1954 they obtained the use of a barn in Pastorielaan, belonging to Mr Podlashuk, and named it the [[Skuurteater]] ([[Afrikaans]] for "Barn Theatre").  
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The Old Mill Theatre in Paarl, home to the Paarl Theatre Club, is a community theatre producing a variety of entertainment in both English as well as the local language, Afrikaans. The theatre is available for hire by professional entertainers and others seeking a venue for their productions.
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Key figures who were actively involved in the club in this period include [[Miriam Bloom]] and [[Joey de Koker]]. According to [[Nic de Jager]] (2014), the work done by the company in the [[Skuurteater]] reminded eminent critic [[W.E.G. Louw]] of the Abbey Theatre Players in Dublin.
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Already in the nineteenth century Paarl had a rich acting scene, as well as music – and since 1882 the Paarl Union Debating Society performed a variety of plays. At the beginning of the twentieth century “blaasorkes” was very popular. The Paarl Music Association was founded in 1913, and in 1940 joined together with the Choir Association to form the Paarl Music and Drama Association.
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Due to a number of circumstances,  the club lost the use of the barn in 1961 and as result of this, as well as the withdrawal of a number of influential people, the [[Skuurteater]] closed and interest in the society itself dwindled to such an extent that the club was dissolved and all the equipment owned by the club was placed in the hands of three appointed trustees.
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It was however discovered that the townhall was unsuitable, and not equipped for plays.
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Eventually this aspect of the association disappeared. The Paarl Theatre Club was officially founded in 1951
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In 1969 the club was re-started by a new group, but would now use the [[National Hall]] in Fabriek Street, before opening the iconic [[Ou Meulteater]] of [[Old Mill Theatre]] in 1971.  
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under the management of Mr De Wet Laubscher (Oom Laubie) with the main goal to perform and promote
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acting and plays. In the beginning years the clubs main problem was the shortcomings on appointed theatre,  
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and in 1954 the “Skuurteater” in Pastorielaan was put to use, thanks to Mr Podlashuk (at present the
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'''See further the [[Paarl Theatre Club]] and the [[Ou Meulteater]]'''
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“Rottang en Bamboes” shop).
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Different plays are performed here and it was especially during this period that Miriam Bloom and the actress Joey de Koker were actively involved at the club. Due to circumstances in 1961 the club lost use of the “Skuurteatre” and as result of this and withdrawal of influential people, interest dwindled and the club was dissolved.
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== Productions ==
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All equipment was now owned by three appointed trustees. During 1969 a new group started the club again. This was Pearl Retief and Brian Higgo-Holm, under management of Owen Maunder. They functioned out of the National Hall in Fabriek Street. In 1971 the Old Mill Theatre is made to use.
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Between then and now the theatre was closed and reopened again. Although the theatre cannot boast state of the art equipment, it has a warm atmosphere where friends gather to enjoy local talent. You can also have dinner here. Many artists also visit this theatre. This theatre is a jewel to Paarl, and one that will not easily be forgotten or let go to waste.
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Productions done in the [[Skuurteater]]  over the years include ''[[Die Jaar van die Vuuros]]'' (De Klerk)
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== Sources ==
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http://www.exploresouthafrica.net/westerncape/capetown/theatres/theatre_old_mill.htm
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[[Nic de Jager]] Dié Paarlse Dogter was geen 'shrinking violet', [[Die Burger]] 3 July 2014: p16.
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http://www.oumeulteater.co.za/blog/
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== Return to ==
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Return to [[South_African_Theatre/Venues|South African Theatre Venues, Companies, Societies, etc ]]
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Latest revision as of 11:42, 5 July 2014

A theatre space in Paarl, named and utilized by the Paarl Theatre Club between 1954 and 1961.


History

When the Paarl Theatre Club was officially founded in 1951, it initially battled to find a space to use as a home base. However, in 1954 they obtained the use of a barn in Pastorielaan, belonging to Mr Podlashuk, and named it the Skuurteater (Afrikaans for "Barn Theatre").

Key figures who were actively involved in the club in this period include Miriam Bloom and Joey de Koker. According to Nic de Jager (2014), the work done by the company in the Skuurteater reminded eminent critic W.E.G. Louw of the Abbey Theatre Players in Dublin.

Due to a number of circumstances, the club lost the use of the barn in 1961 and as result of this, as well as the withdrawal of a number of influential people, the Skuurteater closed and interest in the society itself dwindled to such an extent that the club was dissolved and all the equipment owned by the club was placed in the hands of three appointed trustees.

In 1969 the club was re-started by a new group, but would now use the National Hall in Fabriek Street, before opening the iconic Ou Meulteater of Old Mill Theatre in 1971.


See further the Paarl Theatre Club and the Ou Meulteater


Productions

Productions done in the Skuurteater over the years include Die Jaar van die Vuuros (De Klerk)

Sources

http://www.exploresouthafrica.net/westerncape/capetown/theatres/theatre_old_mill.htm

Nic de Jager Dié Paarlse Dogter was geen 'shrinking violet', Die Burger 3 July 2014: p16.

http://www.oumeulteater.co.za/blog/

Return to

Return to South African Theatre Venues, Companies, Societies, etc

Return to The ESAT Entries

Return to Main Page

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