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| − | + | ''[[Bafana Republic 1]]'' is a satirical play about South African society, written by [[Mike van Graan]] | |
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| + | ==The original text== | ||
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| + | Part of the [[Bafana Republic]] series by Van Graan. Originally called simply ''[[Bafana Republic]]'', the name was altered to ''[[Bafana Republic 1]]'' to fit in as the first play in the series. | ||
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| + | ==Translations and adaptations== | ||
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| + | == Performance history in South Africa == | ||
2007: In draft form, the play had its first public performances as ''[[Bafana Republic]]'' at the [[Franschhoek Literary Festival]] on 11 and 12 May. | 2007: In draft form, the play had its first public performances as ''[[Bafana Republic]]'' at the [[Franschhoek Literary Festival]] on 11 and 12 May. | ||
| − | 2007: Its first, full production opened at [[On Broadway]] on Tuesday 29 May and ran till Saturday 16 June. Directed by [[Lara Bye]], with [[Lindiwe Matshikiza]] and a technical support team consisting of [[James Webb]] (sound), [[Jaco Bouwer]] (movement and vimeo) and [[Jesse Kramer]]. | + | 2007: Its first, full production opened at [[On Broadway]] on Tuesday 29 May and ran till Saturday 16 June. Directed by [[Lara Bye]], with [[Lindiwe Matshikiza]] and a technical support team consisting of [[James Webb]] (sound), [[Jaco Bouwer]] (movement and vimeo) and [[Jesse Kramer]] with subsequent performances at [[National Arts Festival]], Grahamstown (28 June-7 July 2007); [[969 Festival]], Wits University, Johannesburg (25-29 July 2007); [[Hilton Arts Festival]], Pietermaritzburg (14-16 September 2007); [[Aardklop Arts Festival]], Potchefstroom (25-28 September 2007); Prince Albert, opening of new theatre (29-30 September 2007); [[Catalina Theatre]], Durban (2-28 October 2007); [[Market Theatre]], Johannesburg (3 Nov-16 Dec 2007); Die [[Suidoosterfees]], Artscape, Cape Town (29 Jan-9 February 2008). |
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| + | == Sources == | ||
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| + | http://mikevangraan.co.za/plays/comedy-satire/bafana-republic-1 | ||
| − | == | + | Go to [[ESAT Bibliography]] |
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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 [[PLAYS IV: Pageants and public performances]] | ||
| + | Return to [[South_African_Festivals|South African Festivals and Competitions]] | ||
| + | Return to [[The ESAT Entries]] | ||
| − | + | Return to [[Main Page]] | |
Latest revision as of 14:50, 14 June 2024
Bafana Republic 1 is a satirical play about South African society, written by Mike van Graan
Contents
The original text
Part of the Bafana Republic series by Van Graan. Originally called simply Bafana Republic, the name was altered to Bafana Republic 1 to fit in as the first play in the series.
Translations and adaptations
Performance history in South Africa
2007: In draft form, the play had its first public performances as Bafana Republic at the Franschhoek Literary Festival on 11 and 12 May.
2007: Its first, full production opened at On Broadway on Tuesday 29 May and ran till Saturday 16 June. Directed by Lara Bye, with Lindiwe Matshikiza and a technical support team consisting of James Webb (sound), Jaco Bouwer (movement and vimeo) and Jesse Kramer with subsequent performances at National Arts Festival, Grahamstown (28 June-7 July 2007); 969 Festival, Wits University, Johannesburg (25-29 July 2007); Hilton Arts Festival, Pietermaritzburg (14-16 September 2007); Aardklop Arts Festival, Potchefstroom (25-28 September 2007); Prince Albert, opening of new theatre (29-30 September 2007); Catalina Theatre, Durban (2-28 October 2007); Market Theatre, Johannesburg (3 Nov-16 Dec 2007); Die Suidoosterfees, Artscape, Cape Town (29 Jan-9 February 2008).
Sources
http://mikevangraan.co.za/plays/comedy-satire/bafana-republic-1
Go to ESAT Bibliography
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
