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='''Inyanga''' (the term)= | ='''Inyanga''' (the term)= | ||
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| + | ==The term== | ||
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| + | An [[Inyanga]] is generally a herbalist and traditional African healer, who may or may not also have psychic and prophetic powers. | ||
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| + | For more on the term, see the [[ESAT]] entry on '''[[witch doctor]]'''. | ||
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| + | == Sources == | ||
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| + | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Witch_doctor | ||
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| + | Go to [[ESAT Bibliography]] | ||
='''Inyanga''' (the play)= | ='''Inyanga''' (the play)= | ||
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| + | ==The original text== | ||
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| + | ''[[Inyanga]]'' is a play created in workshop by [[Barney Simon]] and cast. | ||
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| + | ==Translations and adaptations== | ||
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| + | == Performance history in South Africa == | ||
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| + | 1989: - A musical directed by [[Barney Simon]], [[Rachid Lanie]] and performers. Cast : [[Jennifer Ferguson]], [[Gcina Mhlope]], [[Thembi Mtshali]], [[Sophie Mgcina]]. | ||
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| + | == Sources == | ||
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| + | [[Pat Schwartz]] 1988. ''The Best of Company: The Story of Johannesburg's [[Market Theatre]]''. Johannesburg: [[Ad Donker]]. | ||
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| + | [[Ruphin Coudyzer]]. 2023. Annotated list of his photographs of [[Market Theatre]] productions. (Provided by Coudyzer) | ||
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| + | Go to [[ESAT Bibliography]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 09:23, 16 January 2024
In Nguni languages, Inyanga can refer to a specific occupation (i.a. a herbalist), but it can also refer to a play by Barney Simon and cast.
Contents
Inyanga (the term)
The term
An Inyanga is generally a herbalist and traditional African healer, who may or may not also have psychic and prophetic powers.
For more on the term, see the ESAT entry on witch doctor.
Sources
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Witch_doctor
Go to ESAT Bibliography
Inyanga (the play)
The original text
Inyanga is a play created in workshop by Barney Simon and cast.
Translations and adaptations
Performance history in South Africa
1989: - A musical directed by Barney Simon, Rachid Lanie and performers. Cast : Jennifer Ferguson, Gcina Mhlope, Thembi Mtshali, Sophie Mgcina.
Sources
Pat Schwartz 1988. The Best of Company: The Story of Johannesburg's Market Theatre. Johannesburg: Ad Donker.
Ruphin Coudyzer. 2023. Annotated list of his photographs of Market Theatre productions. (Provided by Coudyzer)
Go to ESAT Bibliography
Return to
Return to General Terminology and Thematic Entries
Return to South_African_Films
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 South African Radio Plays and Serials
Return to South African Television Plays and Series
Return to The ESAT Entries
Return to Main Page
