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| − | '' | + | [[Falstaff]] can refer to the character from Shakespeare's plays ''[[Henry IV]]'' (parts 1 and 2), and ''[[The Merry Wives of Windsor]]'' (see "[[Falstaff]]" in Wikipedia[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Falstaff]), but also a South African dramatic work and a number of operas bearing this title. |
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| + | =''[[Falstaff]]'' by [[Ian Ferguson]]= | ||
| + | == The original text == | ||
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| + | Written in 1976, the work is based on and a combination of the Fallstaff [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Falstaff] scenes from Shakespeare’s plays ''[[Henry IV]]'' (parts 1 and 2), and ''[[The Merry Wives of Windsor]]''. | ||
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| + | ==Translations and adaptations== | ||
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| + | == Performance history in South Africa == | ||
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| + | 1976: Staged by [[PACT]] at the [[Alexander Theatre]], directed by [[Ken Leach]], with [[Richard Haines]] (Falstaff), [[Ian Steadman]] (Bardolph), [[Nigel Daly]] (Francis), [[Michael Richard]] (Pistol), [[Dennis Schauffer]] (Chief Justice), [[Michael McCabe]] (Henry IV), [[Errol Ross]] (Prince Hal), [[Paul Slabolepszy]] (Poins), [[Nigel Vermaas]] (Nym), [[Don McCorkindale]] (Shallow), [[Dale Cutts]] (Fang), [[Anthony James]]/[[David Lewis]] (Westmoreland/Snare) and [[Lesley Nott]]/[[Annelisa Weiland]]/ [[Dorothy-Ann Gould]] (Doll Tearsheet). Costumes by [[Patricia Slavin]], set by [[Ken Leach]] and incidental music composed and performed by [[David Lewis]]. | ||
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| + | 1984: Presented by [[CAPAB]] Drama in July with performances at the 1984 [[National Arts Festival]] in Grahamstown, at the [[Guild Theatre]] in East London, the [[Opera House]] in Port Elizabeth, the [[H.B. Thom Theatre]] in Stellenbosch and on 1 August at the [[Nico Malan Theatre]] in Cape Town. The director was [[Ken Leach]], decor, after the original design by Leach was by [[Peter Cazalet]], costumes by [[Penny Simpson]] and lighting by [[Malcolm Hurrell]]. The cast: [[Ron Smerczak]] (Falstaff), [[Romano Gorlei]], [[Mark Graham]], [[Jakes Jacobs]], [[David Clatworthy]], [[David Dennis]], [[David Alcock]], [[Gary Carter]], [[Russel Savadier]], [[Roger Dwyer]], [[André Roothman]], [[Diane Wilson]], [[Antoinette Kellermann]], and [[Shirley Johnston]]. | ||
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| + | == Sources == | ||
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| + | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Falstaff | ||
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| + | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Merry_Wives_of_Windsor | ||
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| + | [[PACT]] theatre programme, 1976. | ||
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| + | [[CAPAB]] theatre programme, 1984. | ||
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| + | [[Petru Wessels|Petru]] & [[Carel Trichardt]] theatre programme collection. | ||
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| + | Go to [[ESAT Bibliography]] | ||
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| + | =''[[Falstaff]]'' - the operas= | ||
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| + | A number of operas by this name have been written over the years, most of them largely based on ''[[The Merry Wives of Windsor]]'', with material from Shakespeare's ''[[Henry IV]]'', (Parts I and II) added. Composers and librettists include Antonio Salieri and Carlo Prospero Defranceschi (1799); Michael William Balfe and S. Manfredo Maggione (1838); and Giuseppe Verdi and Arrigo Boito (1893). A "symphonic study" called ''[[Falstaff]]'' was also written by Edward Elgar in 1913. | ||
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| + | == Performance history in South Africa == | ||
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| + | 1970: Presented by [[CAPAB Opera]] in collaboration with [[UCT]]. | ||
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| + | 1977: Presented by [[CAPAB Opera]]. | ||
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| + | 1987: Verdi's opera presented by [[CAPAB Opera]] (21 March – 4 April) | ||
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| + | '''See further: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Falstaff_(opera)''' | ||
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| + | == Sources == | ||
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| + | [[Wayne Muller]]. 2018. A reception history of opera in Cape Town: Tracing the development of a distinctly South African operatic aesthetic (1985–2015). Unpublished PhD thesis. | ||
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| + | [[Alexandra Xenia Sabina Mossolow]]. 2003. The career of South African soprano Nellie du Toit, born 1929. Unpublished Masters thesis. [[University of Stellenbosch]]. | ||
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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 [[ | + | Return to [[South_African_Festivals|South African Festivals and Competitions]] |
| − | Return to [[ | + | Return to [[The ESAT Entries]] |
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Latest revision as of 19:12, 15 March 2024
Falstaff can refer to the character from Shakespeare's plays Henry IV (parts 1 and 2), and The Merry Wives of Windsor (see "Falstaff" in Wikipedia[1]), but also a South African dramatic work and a number of operas bearing this title.
Contents
Falstaff by Ian Ferguson
The original text
Written in 1976, the work is based on and a combination of the Fallstaff [2] scenes from Shakespeare’s plays Henry IV (parts 1 and 2), and The Merry Wives of Windsor.
Translations and adaptations
Performance history in South Africa
1976: Staged by PACT at the Alexander Theatre, directed by Ken Leach, with Richard Haines (Falstaff), Ian Steadman (Bardolph), Nigel Daly (Francis), Michael Richard (Pistol), Dennis Schauffer (Chief Justice), Michael McCabe (Henry IV), Errol Ross (Prince Hal), Paul Slabolepszy (Poins), Nigel Vermaas (Nym), Don McCorkindale (Shallow), Dale Cutts (Fang), Anthony James/David Lewis (Westmoreland/Snare) and Lesley Nott/Annelisa Weiland/ Dorothy-Ann Gould (Doll Tearsheet). Costumes by Patricia Slavin, set by Ken Leach and incidental music composed and performed by David Lewis.
1984: Presented by CAPAB Drama in July with performances at the 1984 National Arts Festival in Grahamstown, at the Guild Theatre in East London, the Opera House in Port Elizabeth, the H.B. Thom Theatre in Stellenbosch and on 1 August at the Nico Malan Theatre in Cape Town. The director was Ken Leach, decor, after the original design by Leach was by Peter Cazalet, costumes by Penny Simpson and lighting by Malcolm Hurrell. The cast: Ron Smerczak (Falstaff), Romano Gorlei, Mark Graham, Jakes Jacobs, David Clatworthy, David Dennis, David Alcock, Gary Carter, Russel Savadier, Roger Dwyer, André Roothman, Diane Wilson, Antoinette Kellermann, and Shirley Johnston.
Sources
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Falstaff
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Merry_Wives_of_Windsor
PACT theatre programme, 1976.
CAPAB theatre programme, 1984.
Petru & Carel Trichardt theatre programme collection.
Go to ESAT Bibliography
Falstaff - the operas
A number of operas by this name have been written over the years, most of them largely based on The Merry Wives of Windsor, with material from Shakespeare's Henry IV, (Parts I and II) added. Composers and librettists include Antonio Salieri and Carlo Prospero Defranceschi (1799); Michael William Balfe and S. Manfredo Maggione (1838); and Giuseppe Verdi and Arrigo Boito (1893). A "symphonic study" called Falstaff was also written by Edward Elgar in 1913.
Performance history in South Africa
1970: Presented by CAPAB Opera in collaboration with UCT.
1977: Presented by CAPAB Opera.
1987: Verdi's opera presented by CAPAB Opera (21 March – 4 April)
See further: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Falstaff_(opera)
Sources
Wayne Muller. 2018. A reception history of opera in Cape Town: Tracing the development of a distinctly South African operatic aesthetic (1985–2015). Unpublished PhD thesis.
Alexandra Xenia Sabina Mossolow. 2003. The career of South African soprano Nellie du Toit, born 1929. Unpublished Masters thesis. University of Stellenbosch.
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
