Lindsay Small, who served as chairman of the Hottentots Holland Dramatic Society (HHDS) for 13 years over two periods, is flanked by HHDS chairperson Darryl Spijkers and president Ramsey Lotter, at a gala dinner at The Playhouse Theatre in Mr Small’s honour two weeks ago. A room at the theatre was named after Mr Small in recognition of his contribution to the the HHDS and theatre, and a plaque was unveiled at the ceremony which reads:
The Lindsay Small Room
“The theatre is the only institution in the world which has been dying for four thousand years and has never succumbed. It requires tough and devoted people to keep it alive.”
– John Steinbeck
In honour of the inimitable Lindsay Small, who over two periods as chairperson of the HHDS, was the leading light in keeping our doors open, our stage lit, and and our auditorium full.”