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== The original text == | == The original text == | ||
| − | Originally written in French, the play tells of Bernard, who has foolishly asked his mistress, Brigit, to his home on her birthday despite the fact that his wife Jacqueline is present. He has also invited his oldest friend, Robert and asks him to pretend Brigit is his mistress. Robert refuses as he is having an affair with Jacqueline. | + | Originally written in French, though using this English title, the play tells of Bernard, who has foolishly asked his mistress, Brigit, to his home on her birthday despite the fact that his wife Jacqueline is present. He has also invited his oldest friend, Robert and asks him to pretend Brigit is his mistress. Robert refuses as he is having an affair with Jacqueline. |
First performed as ''[[Happy Birthday]]'' in French at the Théâtre Michel in Paris, on 2 September, 1976. | First performed as ''[[Happy Birthday]]'' in French at the Théâtre Michel in Paris, on 2 September, 1976. | ||
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==Translations and adaptations== | ==Translations and adaptations== | ||
| − | Translated and adapted into English as ''[[Happy Birthday]]'' by Beverley Cross. | + | Translated and adapted into English as ''[[Happy Birthday]]'' by Beverley Cross. First performed at Theatre Royal, Brighton in 1979 and published by [[Samuel French]] in 1980. |
| − | Translated into Afrikaans as ''[[Kat in die Donker]]'' ("Cat in the dark") by [[Pieter-Paul Fourie]]. | + | Translated into [[Afrikaans]] in 1980 as '''''[[Kat in die Donker]]''''' ("Cat in the dark") by [[Pieter-Paul Fourie]]. |
== Performance history in South Africa == | == Performance history in South Africa == | ||
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1980: ''[[Kat in die Donker]]'' presented by [[KRUIK]] Toneel, directed by [[Johan Esterhuizen]] touring the Cape Province in August and September 1980. The cast: [[Selma van der Vyver]] (Jacqueline), [[Eben Cruywagen]] (Bernard), [[Schalk Schoombie]] (Robert), [[Bobby Smith]] (Bibi I), [[Michele Burgers]] (Bibi II). Stage manager [[Bee Berman]]. Decor by [[Penny Simpson]], costumes [[Vivien Young]], lighting [[Brian Kennedy]]. | 1980: ''[[Kat in die Donker]]'' presented by [[KRUIK]] Toneel, directed by [[Johan Esterhuizen]] touring the Cape Province in August and September 1980. The cast: [[Selma van der Vyver]] (Jacqueline), [[Eben Cruywagen]] (Bernard), [[Schalk Schoombie]] (Robert), [[Bobby Smith]] (Bibi I), [[Michele Burgers]] (Bibi II). Stage manager [[Bee Berman]]. Decor by [[Penny Simpson]], costumes [[Vivien Young]], lighting [[Brian Kennedy]]. | ||
| − | 1981: ''[[Kat in die Donker]]'' directed for [[SWAPAC]] by [[George Ballot]], starring [[Margaret Fölscher]], [[Dawid Minnaar]], [[Dirk Vermeulen]], [[Terry Greyvenstein]] and [[Roelien Spruÿt]]. Set design by [[George Ballot]] and [[Hans Reinhardt]], costumes by [[Roelien Spruÿt]], lighting by [[Hans Reinhardt]] | + | 1981: ''[[Kat in die Donker]]'' directed for [[SWAPAC]] by [[George Ballot]], starring [[Margaret Fölscher]], [[Dawid Minnaar]], [[Dirk Vermeulen]], [[Terry Greyvenstein]] and [[Roelien Spruÿt]]. Set design by [[George Ballot]] and [[Hans Reinhardt]], costumes by [[Roelien Spruÿt]], lighting by [[Hans Reinhardt]]. The play went on a nation-wide tour of towns and cities in [[South West Africa]] (now [[Namibia]]) from 21 April to 13 June. |
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http://www.samuelfrench.com/p/969/happy-birthday-camoletti-cross-adapt. | http://www.samuelfrench.com/p/969/happy-birthday-camoletti-cross-adapt. | ||
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| + | https://theatricalia.com/play/52e/happy-birthday/production/b3j | ||
Programme (Baxter production) held by [[NELM]]: [Collection: KORT, Maurice]: 2012. 379. 16. 22. | Programme (Baxter production) held by [[NELM]]: [Collection: KORT, Maurice]: 2012. 379. 16. 22. | ||
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Copies of the Programme, and various other articles and reviews on the 1981 Windhoek production of '''''[[Kat in die Donker]]'''''. (Contained in the [[George Ballot]] scrapbooks, donated to the [[PARC]] research collection at the [[Africa Open Institute for Music, Research and Innovation]], Stellenbosch, by Prof Muller Ballot[http://www.stellenboschwriters.com/ballotm.html].) | Copies of the Programme, and various other articles and reviews on the 1981 Windhoek production of '''''[[Kat in die Donker]]'''''. (Contained in the [[George Ballot]] scrapbooks, donated to the [[PARC]] research collection at the [[Africa Open Institute for Music, Research and Innovation]], Stellenbosch, by Prof Muller Ballot[http://www.stellenboschwriters.com/ballotm.html].) | ||
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| + | Go to [[ESAT Bibliography]] | ||
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Return to [[The ESAT Entries]] | Return to [[The ESAT Entries]] | ||
Return to [[Main Page]] | Return to [[Main Page]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:26, 6 April 2026
Happy Birthday is a play by Marc Camoletti (1923-2003)[1],
Contents
The original text
Originally written in French, though using this English title, the play tells of Bernard, who has foolishly asked his mistress, Brigit, to his home on her birthday despite the fact that his wife Jacqueline is present. He has also invited his oldest friend, Robert and asks him to pretend Brigit is his mistress. Robert refuses as he is having an affair with Jacqueline.
First performed as Happy Birthday in French at the Théâtre Michel in Paris, on 2 September, 1976.
Translations and adaptations
Translated and adapted into English as Happy Birthday by Beverley Cross. First performed at Theatre Royal, Brighton in 1979 and published by Samuel French in 1980.
Translated into Afrikaans in 1980 as Kat in die Donker ("Cat in the dark") by Pieter-Paul Fourie.
Performance history in South Africa
1980: Kat in die Donker directed for PACOFS in 1980 by Sandra Kotzé, starring Kotzé and Nico Liebenberg.
1980: Happy Birthday was presented by Pieter Toerien and Shirley Firth at the Baxter Theatre, directed by Joan Kemp-Welch, 1980 starring, among others, Clive Scott.
1980: Kat in die Donker presented by KRUIK Toneel, directed by Johan Esterhuizen touring the Cape Province in August and September 1980. The cast: Selma van der Vyver (Jacqueline), Eben Cruywagen (Bernard), Schalk Schoombie (Robert), Bobby Smith (Bibi I), Michele Burgers (Bibi II). Stage manager Bee Berman. Decor by Penny Simpson, costumes Vivien Young, lighting Brian Kennedy.
1981: Kat in die Donker directed for SWAPAC by George Ballot, starring Margaret Fölscher, Dawid Minnaar, Dirk Vermeulen, Terry Greyvenstein and Roelien Spruÿt. Set design by George Ballot and Hans Reinhardt, costumes by Roelien Spruÿt, lighting by Hans Reinhardt. The play went on a nation-wide tour of towns and cities in South West Africa (now Namibia) from 21 April to 13 June.
Sources
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3250228-happy-birthday
http://www.samuelfrench.com/p/969/happy-birthday-camoletti-cross-adapt.
https://theatricalia.com/play/52e/happy-birthday/production/b3j
Programme (Baxter production) held by NELM: [Collection: KORT, Maurice]: 2012. 379. 16. 22.
PACOFS Drama 25 Years, 1963-1988
Kat in die Donker theatre programme (KRUIK), 1980.
Copies of the Programme, and various other articles and reviews on the 1981 Windhoek production of Kat in die Donker. (Contained in the George Ballot scrapbooks, donated to the PARC research collection at the Africa Open Institute for Music, Research and Innovation, Stellenbosch, by Prof Muller Ballot[2].)
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
