MYTH: Ritual of the Word
MYTH: Ritual of the Word was a final examination project in the BA Hons course in Directing at the University of Cape Town.
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Described as "a series of theatrical exercises as a dedication to the work of Peter Brook", the programme was based on the writings of Aeschylus, Seneca, Shakespeare and Sartre. The project leader was Danie Burger, and the cast included Vicki Bawcombe, David Clatworthy, Kobus Hanekom and Mark Wilson.
Performed as a final examination project in the BA Hons course in Directing at the University of Cape Town, improvised and performed by students.
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Performance history in South Africa
1982: Performed by UCT drama students in The Arena on 14 November.
Sources
A poster for the performance, donated by the Danie Burger estate to the PARC arts research collection in the Africa Open Institute, University of Stellenbosch.
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