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| − | ''[[Die Twee Lampe]]'' ("the two lamps") is an [[Afrikaans]] play in three acts by [[Uys Krige]]. | + | ''[[Die Twee Lampe]]'' ("the two lamps") is an [[Afrikaans]] play in three acts by [[Uys Krige]] (1910–1987). |
| − | + | ==The original text== | |
| + | Based on an [[Afrikaans]] short story, '''''Die Vader''''' ("The father") by [[Uys Krige]]'s mother, [[Sannie Uys]]. | ||
| + | First published by the [[Afrikaanse Pers Boekhandel]] in 1951, then by [[Human & Rousseau]] in 1975 (twice reprinted, 1977 and 1980). | ||
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| + | ==Translations and adaptations== | ||
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| + | Translated into English as ''[[The Two Lamps]]'' by Krige himself and according to an entry in the [[NELM]] catalogue, this version is a completely rewritten version by Krige, not a direct translation from the original [[Afrikaans]]. | ||
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| + | In 1963 the English version received one of two Rosamund Gilder[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosamond_Gilder] Awards for plays from the African Continent and was first published (with ''[[The Big Shots]]'') in ''[[The Two Lamps]]'' by [[HAUM]] in 1964. | ||
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| + | == Performance history in South Africa == | ||
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| + | 1962: The English version first staged in Cape Town in 1962. and in 1963 received one of two [[Rosamund Gilder Awards]] for plays from the African Continent. | ||
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| + | == Sources == | ||
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| + | Published [[Afrikaans]] text, 1980 print. | ||
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| + | [[Uys Krige]] 1964. ''[[The Two Lamps]]'', [[HAUM]]. | ||
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| + | Material held by [[NELM]]: NELM Location: 822. 2 KRI; JCC: 822. 2 KRI; JSC: 822. 2 KRI. | ||
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| + | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosamond_Gilder | ||
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| + | First published in 1951. Translated into English as ''[[The Two Lamps]]'' by Krige himself, and staged by ** in Cape Town in 1962 and in 1963 received one of two [[Rosamund Gilder Awards]] for plays from the African Continent. Published (with ''[[The Big Shots]]'') in ''[[The Two Lamps]]'' by [[HAUM]], 1964. [[Human & Rousseau]], 1975 (twice reprinted, 1977 and 1980). | ||
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Latest revision as of 06:27, 11 October 2026
Die Twee Lampe ("the two lamps") is an Afrikaans play in three acts by Uys Krige (1910–1987).
Contents
The original text
Based on an Afrikaans short story, Die Vader ("The father") by Uys Krige's mother, Sannie Uys.
First published by the Afrikaanse Pers Boekhandel in 1951, then by Human & Rousseau in 1975 (twice reprinted, 1977 and 1980).
Translations and adaptations
Translated into English as The Two Lamps by Krige himself and according to an entry in the NELM catalogue, this version is a completely rewritten version by Krige, not a direct translation from the original Afrikaans.
In 1963 the English version received one of two Rosamund Gilder[1] Awards for plays from the African Continent and was first published (with The Big Shots) in The Two Lamps by HAUM in 1964.
Performance history in South Africa
1962: The English version first staged in Cape Town in 1962. and in 1963 received one of two Rosamund Gilder Awards for plays from the African Continent.
Sources
Published Afrikaans text, 1980 print.
Uys Krige 1964. The Two Lamps, HAUM.
Material held by NELM: NELM Location: 822. 2 KRI; JCC: 822. 2 KRI; JSC: 822. 2 KRI.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosamond_Gilder
Go to ESAT Bibliography
Return to
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 South_African_Venues,_Companies,_Societies,_etc
Return to The ESAT Entries
Return to Main Page
First published in 1951. Translated into English as The Two Lamps by Krige himself, and staged by ** in Cape Town in 1962 and in 1963 received one of two Rosamund Gilder Awards for plays from the African Continent. Published (with The Big Shots) in The Two Lamps by HAUM, 1964. Human & Rousseau, 1975 (twice reprinted, 1977 and 1980).
Sources
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