De Moord van Dingaan aan Pieter Retief

De Moord van Dingaan aan Pieter Retief ("The murder by Dingane of Pieter Retief") is tragedy in 4 acts by H.W. Teengs (fl 1860-1890).

The original text

Written in Dutch by Teengs for performance by the Rederijkerskamer Aurora II in 1869, the play is based on a critically influential historical event, i.e. the killing of the Voortrekker leader, Piet (Pieter) Retief (1780-1838)[1], and the delegation he was leading in 1838, after having just signed a treaty with the Zulu king Dingane (fl.1795-1840)[2] at Ungungundlovu in Natal[3].

Performance history in South Africa

1869: First performed in the Germania Hall, Cape Town, by Aurora II on 1 April, with No. 99 (Arnold).

1869: Performed in the Germania Hall, Cape Town, by Aurora II on 20 May, again with No. 99 (Arnold), as a benefit evening for H.W. Teengs.

Sources

F.C.L. Bosman. 1980. Drama en Toneel in Suid-Afrika, Deel II, 1856-1916. Pretoria: J.L. van Schaik: pp.464,

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piet_Retief

http://www.sahistory.org.za/dated-event/zulu-king-dingane-orders-execution-piet-retiefs-men

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