On the Razzle
On the Razzle is a play by Tom Stoppard,
an adaptation of Einen Jux will er sich machen by Johann Nestroy.
See also The Merchant of Yonkers.
Contents
The original text
On the Razzle opened on September 18, 1981 at the Royal National Theatre in London, with Felicity Kendal switching genders to star as Christopher.
Translations and adaptations
Performance history in South Africa
1983: Presented by CAPAB opening at the Nico Malan Theatre 11 March 1983, directed by Ken Leach, starring Pierre Knoesen, Russel Savadier, Greg Latter, Shirley Johnston, Antoinette Kellermann, Keith Grenville, Diane Wilson, Jennie Reznek, Jennifer Ferguson, André Roothman, Gordon van Rooyen, Marlene Winberg, Roger Dwyer, Dawid Minnaar, Libby Daniels, Terry Greyvenstein, David Charles, John Dennison, Lynita Crofford, Marié Human. Costumes by Dicky Longhurst, decor by Peter Cazalet, lighting by Malcolm Hurrell. Stage Manager Lorraine Bellamy.
1983: Presented by NAPAC at the Alhambra Theatre Durban, directed by English director Peter Dews [1] (1929-1997), from 22 August 1983. This production was also taken to Pietermaritzburg.
Sources
Wikipedia: [2].
On the Razzle theatre programme, 1983.
Theatre programme (NAPAC0 held by [[NELM: [Collection: KORT, Maurice]: 2012. 379. 24. 2.
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