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| − | ''[[Dolle Hans]]'' ("mad Hans") is described as am "indo-drama in drie bedrijven" by Jan Fabricius (1871-1964)[]. | + | ''[[Dolle Hans]]'' ("mad Hans") is described as am "indo-drama in drie bedrijven" by Jan Fabricius (1871-1964)[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Fabricius]. |
| − | + | ==The original text== | |
| − | + | Set in India, it is play about racial tensions in the [[Dutch]] army in the east and the relationship between a noble Indian/Dutch half-caste and a white woman. ''[[Dolle Hans]]'' was written in 1916 and played to sold out theatres in Rotterdam, becoming one of Fabricius's most popular works. The text was first published in Den Haag by L.A. Dickhoff, Jr. in 1916. | |
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| + | ==Translations and adaptations== | ||
| − | + | Translated into English as '''''[[Mad Hans]]''''' by Fabricius himself in 1927 and performed in London in the 1930s. | |
| − | + | Translated into [[Afrikaans]] as '''''[[Mal Hans]]''''' ("mad Hans") by [[André Huguenet]] | |
| − | Return to [[ | + | == Performance history in South Africa == |
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| + | 1931: Directed and performed as his first independent production by [[André Huguenet]] under the patronage of Lord Clarendon, the governor-general of South Africa, with himself and [[Rena la Roche]] in the leading roles. (The theme however did not make it a popular choice of play for the times in South Africa). | ||
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| + | == Sources == | ||
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| + | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Fabricius | ||
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| + | https://www.worldcat.org/title/dolle-hans-indo-drama-in-drie-bedrijven/oclc/12708934 | ||
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| + | [[Ludwig Wilhelm Berthold Binge]]. 1969. ''Ontwikkeling van die Afrikaanse toneel (1832-1950)''. Pretoria: [[J.L. van Schaik]]. | ||
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| + | [[André Huguenet]] 1950. ''Applous! Die Kronieke van 'n Toneelspeler''. Kaapstad: [[HAUM]]. | ||
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| + | Go to [[ESAT Bibliography]] | ||
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| + | == Return to == | ||
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| + | Return to [[PLAYS I: Original SA plays]] | ||
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| + | Return to [[PLAYS II: Foreign plays]] | ||
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| + | Return to [[PLAYS III: Collections]] | ||
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| + | Return to [[PLAYS IV: Pageants and public performances]] | ||
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| + | Return to [[South_African_Festivals|South African Festivals and Competitions]] | ||
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| + | Return to [[The ESAT Entries]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 09:59, 25 January 2021
Dolle Hans ("mad Hans") is described as am "indo-drama in drie bedrijven" by Jan Fabricius (1871-1964)[1].
Contents
The original text
Set in India, it is play about racial tensions in the Dutch army in the east and the relationship between a noble Indian/Dutch half-caste and a white woman. Dolle Hans was written in 1916 and played to sold out theatres in Rotterdam, becoming one of Fabricius's most popular works. The text was first published in Den Haag by L.A. Dickhoff, Jr. in 1916.
Translations and adaptations
Translated into English as Mad Hans by Fabricius himself in 1927 and performed in London in the 1930s.
Translated into Afrikaans as Mal Hans ("mad Hans") by André Huguenet
Performance history in South Africa
1931: Directed and performed as his first independent production by André Huguenet under the patronage of Lord Clarendon, the governor-general of South Africa, with himself and Rena la Roche in the leading roles. (The theme however did not make it a popular choice of play for the times in South Africa).
Sources
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Fabricius
https://www.worldcat.org/title/dolle-hans-indo-drama-in-drie-bedrijven/oclc/12708934
Ludwig Wilhelm Berthold Binge. 1969. Ontwikkeling van die Afrikaanse toneel (1832-1950). Pretoria: J.L. van Schaik.
André Huguenet 1950. Applous! Die Kronieke van 'n Toneelspeler. Kaapstad: HAUM.
Go to ESAT Bibliography
Return to
Return to PLAYS I: Original SA plays
Return to PLAYS II: Foreign plays
Return to PLAYS III: Collections
Return to PLAYS IV: Pageants and public performances
Return to South African Festivals and Competitions
Return to The ESAT Entries
Return to Main Page
