Die grootkanonne

(Lit "The Big Canons") by Uys Krige. A comedy about the difficulties soldiers have in adjusting to post-war life.

The original text
Published in Alle paaie gaan na Rome - Eenbedrywe, (with Fuente Sagrada and Alle paaie gaan na Rome) by Unie-Volkspers, 1949.

Translations and adaptations
An English translation by Uys Krige, entitled The Big Shots, published by HAUM  in the collection The Two Lamps, 1964.

Performance history in South Africa
Directed by Victor Melleney for TRUK, 1966.

Produced by the Kaapse Teatergroep in 1972.

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