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[“The Rebellion of Lafras Verwey”] by [[Chris Barnard]]. A compelling and popular radio drama, also produced on stage. The play tells the story of a South African version of a Walter Mitty type figure, with tragic overtones.  
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''[[Die Rebellie van Lafras Verwey]]'' ("The Rebellion of Lafras Verwey") is an [[Afrikaans]] radio and stage drama by [[Chris Barnard]] (1939-2015).  
  
== The original text ==
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==The original text==
First broadcast by the [[SABC]] on *** ,
 
  
First published by [[Tafelberg]] in 1971.
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Originally written as a compelling and popular [[radio drama]], the play tells the story of a South African version of a Walter Mitty type figure, with tragic overtones.  
  
In 1970 the play was awarded the [[SABC]]/Belgian Radio and Television Prize. As radio play it received the [[Suid-Afrikaanse Akademie vir Wetenskap en Kuns]] prize in 1973 and the Idem Prize for the best text in the period 1970-1980.  
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The radio play was awarded the [[SABC]]/Belgian Radio and Television Prize in 1970 and was first broadcast by the [[SABC]] in 1970. The text was first published by [[Tafelberg]] in 1971.
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The play was awarded the [[Suid-Afrikaanse Akademie vir Wetenskap en Kuns]] prize in 1973 as well as the [[Idem Prize]] for the best text in the period 1970-1980.
  
 
==Translations and adaptations==
 
==Translations and adaptations==
The text was translated into Flemish, Dutch, English, Italian and it was broadcast by several European radio stations.
 
  
== Performance history in South Africa ==
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Adapted for the stage by the author in 1972, the play went on to become a popular and highly regarded stage play as well, the role of "Lafras" being played by major South African actors over the years.
1972: Staged by [[PACOFS]], directed by [[Gerrit Geertsema]], starring [[Henk Hugo]], [[Anton Welman]] and [[Trudie Taljaard]].
 
 
 
1975: Staged by [[PACT]], directed by [[Louis van Niekerk]], with
 
  
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The text has also been translated into [[Flemish]], [[Dutch]], English and Italian, and has been broadcast by several European radio stations.
  
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== Performance history in South Africa ==
  
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1972: Staged by [[PACOFS]], directed by [[Gerrit Geertsema]], starring [[Henk Hugo]], [[Anton Welman]] and [[Trudie Taljaard]].
  
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1975: Staged by [[PACT]], directed by [[Louis van Niekerk]], with [[Tobie Cronje]] (Lafras), [[Annette Engelbrecht]] (Petra), [[Jan Engelen]] (Agent), [[Johan Malherbe]] (Smit & Sersant), [[Zack du Plessis]] (Klerk A), [[Cobus Visser]] (Klerk B), [[Gerben Kamper]] (Klerk C & Hennie), [[Harriet Pienaar]] (Dame), [[George Ballot]] (Man), [[Magda Beukes]] (Suster), [[Don Lamprecht]] (Karnavalbaas) and [[Andre Laubscher]] (Konstabel). Decor and costumes by [[Chris van den Berg]].
  
 
1992: [[KRUIK]] Toneel produced an award-winning version of the play opening 7 May at the [[Arena Theatre|Nico Arena]] with [[Marthinus Basson]] as Lafras, [[George Ballot]] (Vaatjie), [[Francois Coertze]], [[Neels Coetzee]], [[Gys de Villiers]], [[Mary Dreyer]], [[Jan Ellis]], [[Isabella Mostert]], [[Taniya van der Merwe]]. Directed by [[Jannie Gildenhuys]]. Designs by [[Marthinus Basson]], lighting design by [[Malcolm Hurrell]], musical direction by [[Charl-Johan Lingenfelder]].
 
1992: [[KRUIK]] Toneel produced an award-winning version of the play opening 7 May at the [[Arena Theatre|Nico Arena]] with [[Marthinus Basson]] as Lafras, [[George Ballot]] (Vaatjie), [[Francois Coertze]], [[Neels Coetzee]], [[Gys de Villiers]], [[Mary Dreyer]], [[Jan Ellis]], [[Isabella Mostert]], [[Taniya van der Merwe]]. Directed by [[Jannie Gildenhuys]]. Designs by [[Marthinus Basson]], lighting design by [[Malcolm Hurrell]], musical direction by [[Charl-Johan Lingenfelder]].
  
2013: Presented at the [[KKNK]], directed by [[Albert Maritz]], starring [[Tinarie van Wyk Loots]], [[Stian Bam]], [[Carel Nel]], [[Nandi Horak]], [[Wilhelm van der Walt]], [[De Klerk Oelofse]] and [[Noxolo Bodlani]].
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2012: Staged by [[The Mechanicals]] at the [[Woordfees]] 2012, first in the [[Baxter Theatre]] in Cape Town and then in the [[Little Libertas Theatre]] in Stellenbosch, directed by [[Albert Maritz]], with [[Stian Bam]], [[Tinarie van Wyk-Loots]], [[Carel Nel]], [[Nandi Horak]], [[Wilhelm van der Walt]], [[De Klerk Oelofse]] and [[Noxolo Bodlani]]. The same production was staged at the [[KKNK]] in 2013.
  
 
== Sources ==
 
== Sources ==
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''[[PACOFS]] Drama 25 Years, 1963-1988''.
 
''[[PACOFS]] Drama 25 Years, 1963-1988''.
  
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Theatre programme, 1992.
 
Theatre programme, 1992.
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Copy of a catalogue  (handwritten by various hands) of the [[F.C.L. Bosman]] collection held at the [[Nasionale Afrikaanse Letterkunde Museum en Navorsingsentrum]] ([[NALN]]) in Bloemfontein.
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[[Jan Senekal|Senekal, Jan]] and [[Karien van Aswegen|Van Aswegen, Karien]] (eds.). 1980. ''Bronne by die Studie van Afrikaanse Dramas 1900-1978''. Johannesburg: [[Perskor]]
  
 
[[KKNK]] programme, 29 March-6 April 2013.
 
[[KKNK]] programme, 29 March-6 April 2013.

Latest revision as of 10:29, 14 March 2024

Die Rebellie van Lafras Verwey ("The Rebellion of Lafras Verwey") is an Afrikaans radio and stage drama by Chris Barnard (1939-2015).

The original text

Originally written as a compelling and popular radio drama, the play tells the story of a South African version of a Walter Mitty type figure, with tragic overtones.

The radio play was awarded the SABC/Belgian Radio and Television Prize in 1970 and was first broadcast by the SABC in 1970. The text was first published by Tafelberg in 1971.

The play was awarded the Suid-Afrikaanse Akademie vir Wetenskap en Kuns prize in 1973 as well as the Idem Prize for the best text in the period 1970-1980.

Translations and adaptations

Adapted for the stage by the author in 1972, the play went on to become a popular and highly regarded stage play as well, the role of "Lafras" being played by major South African actors over the years.

The text has also been translated into Flemish, Dutch, English and Italian, and has been broadcast by several European radio stations.

Performance history in South Africa

1972: Staged by PACOFS, directed by Gerrit Geertsema, starring Henk Hugo, Anton Welman and Trudie Taljaard.

1975: Staged by PACT, directed by Louis van Niekerk, with Tobie Cronje (Lafras), Annette Engelbrecht (Petra), Jan Engelen (Agent), Johan Malherbe (Smit & Sersant), Zack du Plessis (Klerk A), Cobus Visser (Klerk B), Gerben Kamper (Klerk C & Hennie), Harriet Pienaar (Dame), George Ballot (Man), Magda Beukes (Suster), Don Lamprecht (Karnavalbaas) and Andre Laubscher (Konstabel). Decor and costumes by Chris van den Berg.

1992: KRUIK Toneel produced an award-winning version of the play opening 7 May at the Nico Arena with Marthinus Basson as Lafras, George Ballot (Vaatjie), Francois Coertze, Neels Coetzee, Gys de Villiers, Mary Dreyer, Jan Ellis, Isabella Mostert, Taniya van der Merwe. Directed by Jannie Gildenhuys. Designs by Marthinus Basson, lighting design by Malcolm Hurrell, musical direction by Charl-Johan Lingenfelder.

2012: Staged by The Mechanicals at the Woordfees 2012, first in the Baxter Theatre in Cape Town and then in the Little Libertas Theatre in Stellenbosch, directed by Albert Maritz, with Stian Bam, Tinarie van Wyk-Loots, Carel Nel, Nandi Horak, Wilhelm van der Walt, De Klerk Oelofse and Noxolo Bodlani. The same production was staged at the KKNK in 2013.

Sources

PACOFS Drama 25 Years, 1963-1988.

PACT theatre programme, 1975.

Theatre programme, 1992.

Copy of a catalogue (handwritten by various hands) of the F.C.L. Bosman collection held at the Nasionale Afrikaanse Letterkunde Museum en Navorsingsentrum (NALN) in Bloemfontein.

Senekal, Jan and Van Aswegen, Karien (eds.). 1980. Bronne by die Studie van Afrikaanse Dramas 1900-1978. Johannesburg: Perskor

KKNK programme, 29 March-6 April 2013.

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