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The Terry Lane who is quoted ex cathedra - do we know of his credentials to pronounce on the matter? - Tim riley ( talk) 22:53, 23 November 2009 (UTC) reply

• This [1] is he. Jack1956 ( talk) 20:57, 26 November 2009 (UTC) reply

There was a production of Black Mikado in Soweto and Johannesburg in 1976 - presented by Des and Dawn Lindberg. Should this be mentioned? See http://www.desdawn.co.za/theatre.htm 122.107.58.27 ( talk) 20:27, 26 November 2009 (UTC) reply

Yes, thanks! I've added a reference to the Soweto production, but the link doesn't say it went to Johannesburg. Do you have a cite? -- Ssilvers ( talk) 22:19, 26 November 2009 (UTC) reply

Unfortunately, I have no cite - only the memory of attending a performance 122.107.58.27 ( talk) 03:27, 24 January 2010 (UTC) reply