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Origins

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-But the first real indigenous development came in the 1970s with the emergence of the ''Kabaret'' movement.   '''Kabaret''' is the  Afrikaans word for cabaret.  Though it is sometimes used in the general sense discussed above under Cabaret, it is usually used in the more specific, literary,  sense it gained  in South Africa ,  especially in the Stellenbosch and Cape Town regions  during the 1970-1985 period. At the incentive of local writers, composers and directors, led by  [[Hennie Aucamp]],  a form of resistance theatre utilizing the cabaret format emerged and caused a sensation at traditioanlly English liberal venues (e.g. the Market Theatre and the Grahamstown Festival). Based on the European political cabaret - notably the German cabaret or ''Kabarett'' (a form of political satire that was created at the end of the 19th century) and the theories and practices of Brecht and others, it became one of the most prominent and direct forms of political protest  essayed by the Afrikaner youth of the time.  ***
+But the first real indigenous development came in the 1970s with the emergence of the ''Kabaret'' movement. '''Kabaret''' is the  Afrikaans word for cabaret.  Though it is sometimes used in the general sense discussed above under Cabaret, it is usually used in the more specific, literary, sense it gained in South Africa,  especially in the Stellenbosch and Cape Town regions during the 1970-1985 period. At the incentive of local writers, composers and directors, led by  [[Hennie Aucamp]],  a form of resistance theatre utilizing the cabaret format emerged and caused a sensation at traditionally English liberal venues (e.g. the Market Theatre and the Grahamstown Festival). Based on the European political cabaret - notably the German cabaret or ''Kabarett'' (a form of political satire that was created at the end of the 19th century) and the theories and practices of Brecht and others, it became one of the most prominent and direct forms of political protest essayed by the Afrikaner youth of the time.  ***
 == Cabaret in English ==
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 The notion of using variety concerts or cabarets as a form of resistance dates from the 19th century (eg.) and also from the early [[Afrikaner]] nationalist period; i.e. from the [[South African War|Boer War]] (e.g. ), the [[Rebellion]] (e.g ) and the 2nd World War (see for example '''Die [[Katdorings]]''')
-However, while it is often used in the general sense discussed above ,  it also gained a more specific meaning in the Cape and the country during the 1970-1980 period. At the incentive of [[Hennie Aucamp]] it developed as a form of resistance theatre utilized by Afrikaans writers and performers, rooted in the political cabaret of the Weimar period, strongly inlfuenced by the work of [[Bertolt Brecht]]. ***
+However, while it is often used in the general sense discussed above,  it also gained a more specific meaning in the Cape and the country during the 1970-1980 period. At the incentive of [[Hennie Aucamp]] it developed as a form of resistance theatre utilized by Afrikaans writers and performers, rooted in the political cabaret of the Weimar period, strongly influenced by the work of [[Bertolt Brecht]]. ***

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 Cabaret also refers to a Mediterranean-style brothel and bar with tables; where women mingle with and entertain the clientele. Traditionally these establishments can also feature some form of stage entertainment, often singers and dancers.
-Particularly influential in adapting the cabaret form to 20th centrury political theatre have been Parisian cabaret, Dutch cabaret, German cabaret and Polish cabaret.
+Particularly influential in adapting the cabaret form to 20th century political theatre have been Parisian cabaret, Dutch cabaret, German cabaret and Polish cabaret.
 == Sources ==
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 See also [[Bertolt Brecht]], [[vaudeville]] and [[music hall]] in [[ESAT]]
 = Cabaret in South Africa =

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 Particularly influential in adapting the cabaret form to 20th centrury political theatre have been Parisian cabaret, Dutch cabaret, German cabaret and Polish cabaret.
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 '''Kabaret''' is the [[Afrikaans]] word for '''Cabaret'''.
-= Kabaret and cultural resistance =
+== Kabaret and cultural resistance ==
 The notion of using variety concerts or cabarets as a form of resistance dates from the 19th century (eg.) and also from the early [[Afrikaner]] nationalist period; i.e. from the [[South African War|Boer War]] (e.g. ), the [[Rebellion]] (e.g ) and the 2nd World War (see for example '''Die [[Katdorings]]''')

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 Go to [[South African Theatre/Bibliography]]
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 = Origins =
-=== Cabaret in English ===
+For more on cabaret in general see for example  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cabaret
-=== Kabaret and cultural resistance ===
+= Cabaret in South Africa =
-The notion of using variety concerts or cabarets as a form of resistance dates from the 19th century (eg.) and also from the early [[Afrikaner]] nationalist period; i.e. from the [[South African War|Boer War]] (e.g. ), the [[Rebellion]] (e.g ) and the 2nd World War (see for example '''Die [[Katdorings]]''')
+But the first real indigenous development came in the 1970s with the emergence of the ''Kabaret'' movement.   '''Kabaret''' is the  Afrikaans word for cabaret.  Though it is sometimes used in the general sense discussed above under Cabaret, it is usually used in the more specific, literary,  sense it gained  in South Africa ,  especially in the Stellenbosch and Cape Town regions  during the 1970-1985 period. At the incentive of local writers, composers and directors, led by  [[Hennie Aucamp]],  a form of resistance theatre utilizing the cabaret format emerged and caused a sensation at traditioanlly English liberal venues (e.g. the Market Theatre and the Grahamstown Festival). Based on the European political cabaret - notably the German cabaret or ''Kabarett'' (a form of political satire that was created at the end of the 19th century) and the theories and practices of Brecht and others, it became one of the most prominent and direct forms of political protest  essayed by the Afrikaner youth of the time.  ***
-A form of entertainment featuring comedy, song, dance, and theatre, distinguished mainly by the performance venue—a restaurant or nightclub with a stage for performances and the audience sitting at tables (often dining or drinking) watching the performance being introduced by a master of ceremonies or emcee (MC).
+= Kabaret and cultural resistance =
-Cabaret also refers to a Mediterranean-style brothel—a bar with tables and women who mingle with and entertain the clientele. Traditionally these establishments can also feature some form of stage entertainment, often singers and dancers.
+The notion of using variety concerts or cabarets as a form of resistance dates from the 19th century (eg.) and also from the early [[Afrikaner]] nationalist period; i.e. from the [[South African War|Boer War]] (e.g. ), the [[Rebellion]] (e.g ) and the 2nd World War (see for example '''Die [[Katdorings]]''')
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+However, while it is often used in the general sense discussed above ,  it also gained a more specific meaning in the Cape and the country during the 1970-1980 period. At the incentive of [[Hennie Aucamp]] it developed as a form of resistance theatre utilized by Afrikaans writers and performers, rooted in the political cabaret of the Weimar period, strongly inlfuenced by the work of [[Bertolt Brecht]]. ***

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		+	= Origins =
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		+	== Cabaret in South Africa ==
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		+	=== Cabaret in English ===
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		+	=== Kabaret in Afrikaans ===
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		+	'''Kabaret''' is the [[Afrikaans]] word for '''Cabaret'''. However, while it is often used in the general sense discussed above , it also gained a more specific meaning in the Cape and the country during the 1970-1980 period.
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		+	=== Kabaret and cultural resistance ===
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		+	The notion of using variety concerts or cabarets as a form of resistance dates from the 19th century (eg.) and also from the early [[Afrikaner]] nationalist period; i.e. from the [[South African War\|Boer War]] (e.g. ), the [[Rebellion]] (e.g ) and the 2nd World War (see for example '''Die [[Katdorings]]''')
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		+	At the incentive of [[Hennie Aucamp]] it developed as a form of resistance theatre utilized by Afrikaans writers and performers, rooted in the political cabaret of the Weimar period, strongly inlfuenced by the work of [[Bertolt Brecht]]. ***


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−	Return to [[South_African_Theatre/Themes\|South African Theatre Terminology and Thematic Entries]]	+
		+	== Sources ==
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		+	Go to [[South African Theatre/Bibliography]]
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		+	== Return to ==
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		+	Return to [[Main Page]]
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		+	Return to [[South_African_Theatre/Themes\|South African Theatre
		+	Terminology and Thematic Entries]]
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	+	== Cabaret ==
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	+	A form of entertainment featuring comedy, song, dance, and theatre, distinguished mainly by the performance venue—a restaurant or nightclub with a stage for performances and the audience sitting at tables (often dining or drinking) watching the performance being introduced by a master of ceremonies or emcee (MC).
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	+	Cabaret also refers to a Mediterranean-style brothel—a bar with tables and women who mingle with and entertain the clientele. Traditionally these establishments can also feature some form of stage entertainment, often singers and dancers.
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	+	== Cabaret in South Africa ==
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−	+	But the first real indigenous development came in the 1970s with the emergence of the ''Kabaret'' movement.
−	+	'''Kabaret''' is the Afrikaans word for cabaret. Though it is sometimes used in the general sense discussed above under Cabaret, it is usually used in the more specific, literary, sense it gained in South Africa , especially in the Stellenbosch and Cape Town regions during the 1970-1985 period. At the incentive of local writers, composers and directors, led by [[Hennie Aucamp]], a form of resistance theatre utilizing the cabaret format emerged and caused a sensation at traditioanlly English liberal venues (e.g. the Market Theatre and the Grahamstown Festival). Based on the European political cabaret - notably the German cabaret or ''Kabarett'' (a form of political satire that was created at the end of the 19th century) and the theories and practices of Brecht and others, it became one of the most prominent and direct forms of political protest essayed by the Afrikaner youth of the time. ***
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