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[[Jaco Bouwer]] (197*-) Actor, director, choreographer and audio-visual designer. *  **
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[[Jaco Bouwer]] (1973-). Actor, director, choreographer and audio-visual designer.  
  
 
== Biography ==
 
== Biography ==
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=== Youth ===
 
=== Youth ===
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=== Training ===
 
=== Training ===
 
Jaco graduated in 1997 with a B. Dram (Hons) in directing at [[Stellenbosch University Drama Department]], finishing a directing M.Dram degree in 19**.
 
Jaco graduated in 1997 with a B. Dram (Hons) in directing at [[Stellenbosch University Drama Department]], finishing a directing M.Dram degree in 19**.
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=== Career ===
 
=== Career ===
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His main interest are directing and physical theatre.
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His main interests are directing and physical theatre.
  
 
==Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance==
 
==Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance==
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He has performed in a variety of productions such as ''[[Johnny Cockroach]]'', ''[[Salome]]'', ''[[Orfeo and Euridice]]'', ''[[Grafwater]]'' and ''[[Tango del Fuego]]''.
 
  
 
In 2001 he was the co-founder of the [[Afrikaans]] company [[Vleis, Rys en Aartappels]] (with [[Saartjie Botha]] and [[Marthinus Basson]]).   
 
In 2001 he was the co-founder of the [[Afrikaans]] company [[Vleis, Rys en Aartappels]] (with [[Saartjie Botha]] and [[Marthinus Basson]]).   
  
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Productions directed include For ([[Vleis, Rys en Aartappels]] in 2008: ''[['n Ander Tongval]]''  , ''[[Smag]]'', ''[[Saad]]'', ''[[ Verkeer]]''. Directed ''[[Rooiland]]'' (2011-12), ''[[Balbesit]]'' in 2013 and 2014.
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===As actor===
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He has performed in a variety of productions such as ''[[A Trip to Scarborough]]'' ([[University Theatre Stellenbosch]], 1990)), ''[[Die Sewe Doodsondes]]'' ([[University of Stellenbosch Drama Department]], 1995), ''[[Die Seemeeu]]'' ([[University of Stellenbosch Drama Department]], 1996), ''[[Barcodes]]'' (([[University of Stellenbosch Drama Department]], 1997), ''[[The Life and Times of Johnny Cockroach]]'' (1999), ''[[Tango del Fuego]]'' (2001), ''[[Aars!]]'' (([[Vleis, Rys en Aartappels]], 2001), ''[[Saad]]'' ([[Vleis, Rys en Aartappels]], 2007). Other productions include ''[[Salome]]'', ''[[Orfeo and Euridice]]'', ''[[Grafwater]]''.
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===As director===
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Bouwer has directed a number of stage productions, including:
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1997: ''[[Barcodes]]'' ([[ University of Stellenbosch Drama Department ]])
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1997: ''[[A Fridge Too Far]]'' ([[ University of Stellenbosch Drama Department ]])
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1997: ''[[Lunch]]'' ([[ University of Stellenbosch Drama Department ]])
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1999: ''[[Vuilspel]]'' ([[Aardklop]])
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2001: ''[[Elke duim 'n koning]]'' ([[KKNK]])
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2001: ''[[Spanner]]'' ([[Vleis, Rys en Aartappels]])
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2006: ''[[Altyd Jonker]]'' ([[KKNK]])
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2006: ''[[Mixed Metaphors]]''
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2007: ''[['n Ander Tongval]]'' ([[Vleis, Rys en Aartappels]])
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2007: ''[[Saad]]'' ([[Vleis, Rys en Aartappels]])
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2007: ''[[Die Generaal]]'' ([[Aardklop]])
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2007: ''[[Teer]]'' ([[KKNK]])
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2008: ''[[Smag]]'' ([[KKNK]])
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2008: ''[[Saad]]'' ([[Vleis, Rys en Aartappels]])
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2009: ''[[Skrapnel]]'' ([[Aardklop]])
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2010: ''[[Skrapnel]]'' ([[Woordfees]], [[NAF]])
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2011: ''[[Rooiland]]'' ([[Aardklop]])
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2011: ''[[Lig]]'' ([[Aardklop]])
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2013: ''[[Trippie]]'' ([[KKNK]])
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2013: ''[[Ein Bericht für eine Akademie|Na-aap]]'' ([[Aardklop]])
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2013: ''[[Balbesit]]'' ([[State Theatre]])
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2014: ''[[Balbesit]]'' ([[Artscape]])
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2016: ''[[Marat/Sade]]''
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Dates unknown: ''[[ Verkeer]]'', ''[[Samsa-masjien]]''
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In 2023, he directed the film version of ''[[Breathing In]]''.
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===As writer===
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Bouwer's piece ''[[Power]]'' was performed with ''[[Insomnia]]'' and ''[[Guests]]'' in one night as short experimental works in Cape Town, at the [[National Arts Festival]] in Grahamstown, and the ''[[969 Festival]]'' in the Wits Theatre in Braamfontein.  ''[[Power]]'' was also performed at De Appel Teater in Den Haag in 2008.
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===As designer===
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He was graphics animator on ''[[Tall Horse]]'' (2004), movement and vimeo for ''[[Bafana Republic 1]]'' (2007), set designer for ''[[ Wie's Bang vir Virginia Woolf?]]'' (2014)
  
 
== Awards, etc ==
 
== Awards, etc ==
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He won the [[Rosalie van der Gucht Prize for New Directors]] in 2002.
 
He won the [[Rosalie van der Gucht Prize for New Directors]] in 2002.
  
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He won a [[Fleur du Cap]] for ''[[Altyd Jonker]]''.
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He was nominated for a [[Fleur du Cap]] Best Director  and won a [[Kanna Award]] for ''[[Samsa-masjien]]'', 2016.
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He won the [[Standard Bank Young Artist Awards|Young Artist Award]] for Drama in 2009.
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He was nominated several times for [[Fleur du Cap]] or [[Kanna Award|Kanna]] awards.
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His presentation of ''[[Marat/Sade]]'' won Best Production of the Year [[Fleur du Cap]], March 2018.
  
 
== Sources ==  
 
== Sources ==  
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Afrikaans ''Wikipedia'' [https://af.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaco_Bouwer].
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''Tango del Fuego'' programme notes, 2001.
 
''Tango del Fuego'' programme notes, 2001.
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[[Beeld]], 18 June 2008.
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[[Die Burger]], 23 January 2008.
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[[Beeld]], 26 September 2011.
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Various [[NELM]] catalogue entries.
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''[[Die Burger]]'', 19 March 2018.
  
 
Go to [[ESAT Bibliography]]
 
Go to [[ESAT Bibliography]]
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Latest revision as of 17:49, 22 October 2026

Jaco Bouwer (1973-). Actor, director, choreographer and audio-visual designer.

Biography

Youth

Training

Jaco graduated in 1997 with a B. Dram (Hons) in directing at Stellenbosch University Drama Department, finishing a directing M.Dram degree in 19**.

Career

His main interests are directing and physical theatre.

Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance

In 2001 he was the co-founder of the Afrikaans company Vleis, Rys en Aartappels (with Saartjie Botha and Marthinus Basson).

As actor

He has performed in a variety of productions such as A Trip to Scarborough (University Theatre Stellenbosch, 1990)), Die Sewe Doodsondes (University of Stellenbosch Drama Department, 1995), Die Seemeeu (University of Stellenbosch Drama Department, 1996), Barcodes ((University of Stellenbosch Drama Department, 1997), The Life and Times of Johnny Cockroach (1999), Tango del Fuego (2001), Aars! ((Vleis, Rys en Aartappels, 2001), Saad (Vleis, Rys en Aartappels, 2007). Other productions include Salome, Orfeo and Euridice, Grafwater.

As director

Bouwer has directed a number of stage productions, including:

1997: Barcodes (University of Stellenbosch Drama Department )

1997: A Fridge Too Far (University of Stellenbosch Drama Department )

1997: Lunch (University of Stellenbosch Drama Department )

1999: Vuilspel (Aardklop)

2001: Elke duim 'n koning (KKNK)

2001: Spanner (Vleis, Rys en Aartappels)

2006: Altyd Jonker (KKNK)

2006: Mixed Metaphors

2007: 'n Ander Tongval (Vleis, Rys en Aartappels)

2007: Saad (Vleis, Rys en Aartappels)

2007: Die Generaal (Aardklop)

2007: Teer (KKNK)

2008: Smag (KKNK)

2008: Saad (Vleis, Rys en Aartappels)

2009: Skrapnel (Aardklop)

2010: Skrapnel (Woordfees, NAF)

2011: Rooiland (Aardklop)

2011: Lig (Aardklop)

2013: Trippie (KKNK)

2013: Na-aap (Aardklop)

2013: Balbesit (State Theatre)

2014: Balbesit (Artscape)

2016: Marat/Sade

Dates unknown: Verkeer, Samsa-masjien

In 2023, he directed the film version of Breathing In.

As writer

Bouwer's piece Power was performed with Insomnia and Guests in one night as short experimental works in Cape Town, at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown, and the 969 Festival in the Wits Theatre in Braamfontein. Power was also performed at De Appel Teater in Den Haag in 2008.

As designer

He was graphics animator on Tall Horse (2004), movement and vimeo for Bafana Republic 1 (2007), set designer for Wie's Bang vir Virginia Woolf? (2014)

Awards, etc

He was awarded the Mark Graham Prize for Best Directing Student, 1997.

He won the Rosalie van der Gucht Prize for New Directors in 2002.

He won a Fleur du Cap for Altyd Jonker.

He was nominated for a Fleur du Cap Best Director and won a Kanna Award for Samsa-masjien, 2016.

He won the Young Artist Award for Drama in 2009.

He was nominated several times for Fleur du Cap or Kanna awards.

His presentation of Marat/Sade won Best Production of the Year Fleur du Cap, March 2018.

Sources

Afrikaans Wikipedia [1].

Tango del Fuego programme notes, 2001.

Beeld, 18 June 2008.

Die Burger, 23 January 2008.

Beeld, 26 September 2011.

Various NELM catalogue entries.

Die Burger, 19 March 2018.

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