Once Upon a Time
There are two productions with the title: Once Upon a Time
- a 1969 children's theatre production, devised by Fiona Fraser
- a 1990s children's theatre production based on Hans Christian Andersen fairytales, including The Emperor's New Clothes, The Ugly Duckling, The Snow Queen and Thumbelina.
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The original text
Translations and adaptations
Performance history in South Africa
1969: The Fraser production presented at Adam Leslie Theatre in Johannesburg in December, directed by Fiona Fraser.
199*: Performed in the Intimate Theatre from 15 October, featuring Gina Schmukler, Neville Thomas, Nicholas Ashby and Gary Wright, each one playing at least four roles. Using audience participation and a set consisting of a few giant books, the play was aimed at introducing young children to the world of fairy tales.
Sources
Stephanie Nieuwoudt. "Gewilde verhale uitgebeeld", a cutting of a review (possibly in Beeld, undated).
Greyvenstein, Walter 1988. The history and development of children's theatre in English in South Africa. Unpublished doctoral dissertation. Johannesburg: Rand Afrikaans University.
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