More Jerepigo

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More Jerepigo is a one-man production compiled and performed by Patrick Mynhardt (1932-2007) from the writing of Herman Charles Bosman (1905-1951) (the second in Mynhardt's series following A Sip of Jerepigo).

The original text

The first half of the production featured extracts from Cold Stone Jug, while the second half comprised 'Veld Maiden', 'In the Withaak's Shade' and ended with 'A Bekkersdal Marathon'.

Translations and adaptations

Performance history in South Africa

First presented in 1973, but performed by Mynhardt several times in the years that followed.

1973-1974: The production, performed by Patrick Mynhardt, opened at the Kleinteater in Pretoria in March 1973 before embarking on a tour around southern Africa. It was directed by Victor Melleny. The show also played at the Alexander Theatre in 1973 and the Academy Theatre in 1980.

Sources

Mynhardt, P. 1981. The Bosman I Like - a personal selection. Human & Rousseau.

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