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 Translated into [[Afrikaans]] as ''[[Titus Andronicus]]'' by [[Breyten Breytenbach]] ([[Buren-uitgewers]], 1970).
-In 1985 an adaptation called '''''[[Anatomie Titus Fall of Rome]]''''', and described as "Ein Shakespearekommentar" ("a Shakespeare commentary"), was written by [[Heiner Müller]] (1929-1995). '''For south African production details see the entry on ''[[Anatomie Titus Fall of Rome]]''.'''
+In 1985 an adaptation called '''''[[Anatomie Titus Fall of Rome]]''''', and described as "Ein Shakespearekommentar" ("a Shakespeare commentary"), was written by [[Heiner Müller]] (1929-1995). '''For South African production details see the entry on ''[[Anatomie Titus Fall of Rome]]''.'''
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 Translated into [[Afrikaans]] as ''[[Titus Andronicus]]'' by [[Breyten Breytenbach]] ([[Buren-uitgewers]], 1970).
-In 1985 an adaptation called '''''[[Anatomie Titus Fall of Rome]]''''', and described as "Ein Shakespearekommentar" ("a Shakespeare commentary"), was written by [[Heiner Müller]] (1929-1995). For south African production details see the entry on '''''[[Anatomie Titus Fall of Rome]]'''''.
+In 1985 an adaptation called '''''[[Anatomie Titus Fall of Rome]]''''', and described as "Ein Shakespearekommentar" ("a Shakespeare commentary"), was written by [[Heiner Müller]] (1929-1995). '''For south African production details see the entry on ''[[Anatomie Titus Fall of Rome]]''.'''
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 Translated into [[Afrikaans]] as ''[[Titus Andronicus]]'' by [[Breyten Breytenbach]] ([[Buren-uitgewers]], 1970).
-In 1985 an adaptation called '''''[[Anatomie Titus Fall of Rome]]''''', and described as "Ein Shakespearekommentar" ("a Shakespeare commentary"), was written by [[Heiner Müller]] (1929-1995).
+In 1985 an adaptation called '''''[[Anatomie Titus Fall of Rome]]''''', and described as "Ein Shakespearekommentar" ("a Shakespeare commentary"), was written by [[Heiner Müller]] (1929-1995). For south African production details see the entry on '''''[[Anatomie Titus Fall of Rome]]'''''.
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 == Sources ==
-''Wikipedia'' [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Titus_Andronicus]
 [[Wilhelm Grütter| Grütter, Wilhelm]], [[CAPAB]] 25 Years, 1987. Unpublished research. P 70-71.
-'''''Titus Andronicus''''' programme, 1970.
+''[[Titus Andronicus]]'' [[Afrikaans]] programme, 1970.
 [[Ruphin Coudyzer]]. 2023. Annotated list of his photographs of [[Market Theatre]] productions. (Provided by Coudyzer)

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-Translated into [[Afrikaans]] as ''[[Titus Andronicus]]'' by [[Breyten Breytenbach]] ([[Buren-uitgewers, 1970).
+Translated into [[Afrikaans]] as ''[[Titus Andronicus]]'' by [[Breyten Breytenbach]] ([[Buren-uitgewers]], 1970).
 In 1985 an adaptation called '''''[[Anatomie Titus Fall of Rome]]''''', and described as "Ein Shakespearekommentar" ("a Shakespeare commentary"), was written by [[Heiner Müller]] (1929-1995).

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 == Performance history in South Africa ==
-: The [[Breyten Breytenbach|Breytenbach]] [[Afrikaans]] translation was produced for [[CAPAB]] by the German director [[Dieter Reible]] at the [[Hofmeyr Theatre]], with [[Pieter Geldenhuys]] (Titus Andronicus), [[Jannie Gildenhuys]] (Saturninus), [[Pietro Nolte]] (Bassianus) and [[James Norval]] (Marcus Andronicus). Other members of the cast included [[Mees Xteen]], [[Chris Swanepoel]], [[Peter Grobbelaar]], [[Pieter von Dissel]], [[Ben Dekker]], [[Dawid van der Walt]], [[Johan Naudé]], [[Chris Swanepoel]], [[Johan Esterhuizen]], [[Johan Malherbe]], [[Will Bernard]], [[Pieter Joubert]], [[Willem de la Querra]], [[Grethe Fox]], [[Annelisa Weiland]], [[Anna Cloete]]. Decor and costumes by [[Bert Kistner]]. It was a controversial but a successful production. Including a tour, it saw 19 performances.
 : Produced at the [[Market Theatre]] in association with the Royal National Theatre [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_National_Theatre] Studio from 29 March to 13 May, starring South African-born British actor [[Antony Sher]] in the lead, directed by Gregory Doran [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gregory_Doran]. The production then went on a tour of Britain and Spain. According to material held by [[NELM]] the other cast members were [[Gys de Villiers|Gysbert de Villiers]], [[Bruce Laing]], [[Sello Maake ka Ncube]], [[Charlton Lee George]], [[Leslie Fong]], [[Daphney Hlomuka]], [[Oscar Peterson]], [[Martin le Maitre]], [[Duncan Lawson]], [[Dan Robbertse]], [[Dale Cutts]], [[Dorothy-Ann Gould]], [[Paulus Kuoape]], [[Jennifer Woodburne]], [[Godfrey Mgcina]], [[Timothy Parr]], [[Martin le Maitre]],  [[Duncan Lawson]], [[ Godfrey Mgcina]], [[Oscar Petersen]], [[Ivan D. Lucas]], [[Nadya Cohen]] as set designer, [[Sue Steele]] as costume designer [[Mannie Manim]] as lighting designer, [[Dumisani Dlamini]] as musical director, and [[Wesley France]] as lighting designer.

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	Believed to have been written between 1588 and 1593, it is thought to be Shakespeare's first tragedy. Often seen as his attempt to emulate the violent and bloody revenge plays of his contemporaries, which were extremely popular with audiences throughout the sixteenth century. The play is set during the latter days of the Roman Empire and tells the fictional story of Titus, a general in the Roman army, who is engaged in a cycle of revenge with Tamora, Queen of the Goths.		Believed to have been written between 1588 and 1593, it is thought to be Shakespeare's first tragedy. Often seen as his attempt to emulate the violent and bloody revenge plays of his contemporaries, which were extremely popular with audiences throughout the sixteenth century. The play is set during the latter days of the Roman Empire and tells the fictional story of Titus, a general in the Roman army, who is engaged in a cycle of revenge with Tamora, Queen of the Goths.
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-, believed to have been written between 1588 and 1593. It is thought to be Shakespeare's first tragedy, and is often seen as his attempt to emulate the violent and bloody revenge plays of his contemporaries, which were extremely popular with audiences throughout the sixteenth century. The play is set during the latter days of the Roman Empire and tells the fictional story of Titus, a general in the Roman army, who is engaged in a cycle of revenge with Tamora, Queen of the Goths.
+Believed to have been written between 1588 and 1593, it is thought to be Shakespeare's first tragedy. Often seen as his attempt to emulate the violent and bloody revenge plays of his contemporaries, which were extremely popular with audiences throughout the sixteenth century. The play is set during the latter days of the Roman Empire and tells the fictional story of Titus, a general in the Roman army, who is engaged in a cycle of revenge with Tamora, Queen of the Goths.
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	'''''Titus Andronicus''''' programme, 1970.		'''''Titus Andronicus''''' programme, 1970.
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		+	[[Ruphin Coudyzer]]. 2023. Annotated list of his photographs of [[Market Theatre]] productions. (Provided by Coudyzer)

	[[NELM]], [Collection: MARKET THEATRE]: 2007. 32. 9. 207. 5.		[[NELM]], [Collection: MARKET THEATRE]: 2007. 32. 9. 207. 5.