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''[[Caesar]]'' is an [[Afrikaans]] play by [[André P. Brink]] (1935-2015). | ''[[Caesar]]'' is an [[Afrikaans]] play by [[André P. Brink]] (1935-2015). | ||
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| + | Also found with the title '''''[[Caesar: 'n drama]]''''' | ||
''This is an original work in [[Afrikaans]], not a translation or adaptation of Shakespeare's play'' | ''This is an original work in [[Afrikaans]], not a translation or adaptation of Shakespeare's play'' | ||
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== The text == | == The text == | ||
| − | An original [[Afrikaans]] play, based on the life of [[Julius Caesar]], published by [[Nasionale Pers Boekhandel]], 1961. It was awarded the [[Eugène N. Marais Award] | + | An original [[Afrikaans]] play, based on the life of [[Julius Caesar]], published by [[Nasionale Pers Boekhandel]], 1961 and by [[Tafelberg Uitgewers]] in 1963. It was awarded the [[Eugène N. Marais Award]] of the [[SA Akademie vir Wetenskap en Kuns]] in 1963. |
== Performances == | == Performances == | ||
| − | 1965: First performed by the [[Universiteitsteater | + | 1965: First performed by the [[Universiteitsteater Stellenbosch]] during the ''[[Afrikaanse Toneelweek]]'' (an "Afrikaans theatre week") in the [[Bellville Civic Theatre]] in September. Directed by [[Fred Engelen]] who also played the lead role. Some of the other cast members were [[Charles Fryer]], [[Piers Nicholson]], [[Thea Kirstein]], [[Rentia Human]] and [[Madeleine Heyns]]. Decor and costumes designed by [[Elaine Aucamp]]. |
== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
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| + | https://af.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andr%C3%A9_P._Brink | ||
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| + | https://www.litnet.co.za/andr-p-brink-1935/ | ||
Theatre programme of the [[Universiteitsteater Stellenbosch]] production, 1965. | Theatre programme of the [[Universiteitsteater Stellenbosch]] production, 1965. | ||
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| + | Listing of productions in the [[UTS]] programme for ''[[Arms and the Man]]'', [[H.B. Thom Theatre]], Stellenbosch, 1968 (held in [[ESAT Archive]]) | ||
Go to [[ESAT Bibliography]] | Go to [[ESAT Bibliography]] | ||
Latest revision as of 05:56, 30 May 2024
Caesar is an Afrikaans play by André P. Brink (1935-2015).
Also found with the title Caesar: 'n drama
This is an original work in Afrikaans, not a translation or adaptation of Shakespeare's play
Contents
The text
An original Afrikaans play, based on the life of Julius Caesar, published by Nasionale Pers Boekhandel, 1961 and by Tafelberg Uitgewers in 1963. It was awarded the Eugène N. Marais Award of the SA Akademie vir Wetenskap en Kuns in 1963.
Performances
1965: First performed by the Universiteitsteater Stellenbosch during the Afrikaanse Toneelweek (an "Afrikaans theatre week") in the Bellville Civic Theatre in September. Directed by Fred Engelen who also played the lead role. Some of the other cast members were Charles Fryer, Piers Nicholson, Thea Kirstein, Rentia Human and Madeleine Heyns. Decor and costumes designed by Elaine Aucamp.
Sources
https://af.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andr%C3%A9_P._Brink
https://www.litnet.co.za/andr-p-brink-1935/
Theatre programme of the Universiteitsteater Stellenbosch production, 1965.
Listing of productions in the UTS programme for Arms and the Man, H.B. Thom Theatre, Stellenbosch, 1968 (held in ESAT Archive)
Go to ESAT Bibliography
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