Bloedlyn
Bloedlyn ("Bloodline" - Afrikaans) can refer to either a one-act play or a full length play, both written by Temple Hauptfleisch (1945-).
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Bloedlyn the one-act play (1970)
A political one -act play about miscegenation, love, intolerance and betrayal under the Apartheid regime.
The original text
Originally written as one of two independent one-act plays entitled *** and Bloedlyn in 1970. In 1972 it was submitted to the Space Theatre for their playwriting competition, and shortlisted for the prize.
The text has never been performed in this form, nor ever published.
Translations and adaptations
Performance history in South Africa
Bloedlyn the full-length play (1974)
The original text
Also political play dealing with miscegenation, love, intolerance and betrayal under the Apartheid regime. Made up of two independent one-act plays entitled *** and Bloedlyn At the request of the director, the two plays were combined and rewritten as a full-length play called Bloedlyn for production by Dinkteater, Pretoria, in 1974. Directed by Danie Burger, starring Pieter Brand, .
The text is unpublished.
Translations and adaptations
Performance history in South Africa
Performance history in South Africa
1974: Performed by Dinkteater, Pretoria, directed by Danie Burger, starring Pieter Brand, .
Sources
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