Andries de Klerk

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Andries de Klerk (19**-) Playwright.

Also known as A.J.B. de Klerk

Biography

Started in Pretoria (with Volksteater?*), then moved to Cape Town (K.A.T.?*). Husband of Hélène Pienaar-De Klerk.

Training

Career

Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance

He co-wrote a number of plays with his wife Hélène Pienaar-De Klerk, including Die Ring, Die Verstoteling; Plaas-toe and the historical drama Die Ongebore Dag.

He translated a number of plays into Afrikaans, including Grumpy as Oupa Brompie ("Grandfather Grumpy") , The Happiest Days of Your Life as Onnies en Ouers ("teachers and guys") and an unnamed play by Valentin Petrovich Kataev as Vlieg Sonder Vlerke ("Fly without wings").

Awards, etc

Sources

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