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| + | Set in the early 19th century, when the convict ship ''Neptune'' arrived in Simonstown. The play deals with the resistance from the local populace which prevents the prisoners being disembarked, and the communal aggression against one farmer's efforts to feed the prisoners while the ship lies at anchor. | ||
Published by [[Tafelberg]], 1969. The play was awarded the [[W.A. Hofmeyr Prize]] in 1970 and was a prescribed work for schools for a number of years. Seven editions of the work were published between 1969 and 1981. | Published by [[Tafelberg]], 1969. The play was awarded the [[W.A. Hofmeyr Prize]] in 1970 and was a prescribed work for schools for a number of years. Seven editions of the work were published between 1969 and 1981. | ||
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''[[Teater SA]]'', 1(4), 1969. | ''[[Teater SA]]'', 1(4), 1969. | ||
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http://worldcat.org/identities/lccn-no2006047844/ | http://worldcat.org/identities/lccn-no2006047844/ | ||
Latest revision as of 06:33, 5 May 2022
'n Skip is Ons Beloof ("We have been promised a ship") is a play by George Louw (1939-)
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The original text
Set in the early 19th century, when the convict ship Neptune arrived in Simonstown. The play deals with the resistance from the local populace which prevents the prisoners being disembarked, and the communal aggression against one farmer's efforts to feed the prisoners while the ship lies at anchor.
Published by Tafelberg, 1969. The play was awarded the W.A. Hofmeyr Prize in 1970 and was a prescribed work for schools for a number of years. Seven editions of the work were published between 1969 and 1981.
Translations and adaptations
Performance history in South Africa
1969: Directed by Jannie Gildenhuys for CAPAB, opening in the Hofmeyr Theatre on 24 May, with a cast that included Pieter Geldenhuys, Ernst Eloff, Marie Pentz, Johan Malherbe, Heléne Carstens, Pieter Fourie, Willem de la Querra, Fitz Morley, Alec Bell, André Rossouw, Johan Bernard, Roelf Laubscher, Dawie Maritz, Etienne Pienaar, Martin Crous, Fanie Bekker, Frans Fourie. Decor designed by Pieter de Swardt, costumes designed by Elaine Aucamp.
Sources
'n Skip is Ons Beloof theatre programme, 1969.
Teater SA, 1(4), 1969.
https://www.litnet.co.za/george-louw-1939/
http://worldcat.org/identities/lccn-no2006047844/
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