Difference between revisions of "Mary Stuart"
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1969: Possibly the text used by the [[Stutterheim Amateur Dramatic Society]] in their production of ''[[Mary Stuart]]'', directed by [[Fitz Morley]] and using costumes lent to them by [[CAPAB]]). | 1969: Possibly the text used by the [[Stutterheim Amateur Dramatic Society]] in their production of ''[[Mary Stuart]]'', directed by [[Fitz Morley]] and using costumes lent to them by [[CAPAB]]). | ||
| − | = ''[[Mary Stuart]]'' a play by [[Denise Stoklos | + | = ''[[Mary Stuart]]'' a play by [[Denise Stoklos]]= |
== The original text == | == The original text == | ||
| − | A play written by Brazilian writer, actress and director [[Denise Stoklos]] ( | + | A play written by Brazilian writer, actress and director [[Denise Stoklos]] (1950-)[https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denise_Stoklos]. Drawing inspiration from various sources and incorporates lines from a play by Darcia Maraini[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dacia_Maraini] and texts by Romain Gary [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romain_Gary]. The play is about Mary, Queen of Scots, who was imprisoned and sentenced to death by her cousin, Elizabeth I of England. |
== Performances in South Africa == | == Performances in South Africa == | ||
Revision as of 06:44, 24 January 2023
Mary Stuart can refer to three plays performed in South Africa:
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An English translation of Maria Stuart by Friedrich Schiller
For information on the Schiller play and its performances in South Africa, see the entry on Maria Stuart
Mary Stuart, a play by John Drinkwater (1882-1937)
The original text
An original play, it was produced in New York in 1921 and published in London by Sidgwick & Jackson, also in 1921.
Performances in South Africa
1969: Possibly the text used by the Stutterheim Amateur Dramatic Society in their production of Mary Stuart, directed by Fitz Morley and using costumes lent to them by CAPAB).
Mary Stuart a play by Denise Stoklos
The original text
A play written by Brazilian writer, actress and director Denise Stoklos (1950-)[1]. Drawing inspiration from various sources and incorporates lines from a play by Darcia Maraini[2] and texts by Romain Gary [3]. The play is about Mary, Queen of Scots, who was imprisoned and sentenced to death by her cousin, Elizabeth I of England.
Performances in South Africa
1998: Performed, directed, designed and choreographed by the author, Denise Stoklos, at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown, 5, 7 and 8 July. Isla Jay was the lighting designer. Presented with the assistance of the Embassy of Brazil.
Sources
National Arts Festival programme, 1998. 49.
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