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| − | Translated into a number of South African languages, including [[Afrikaans]] ( by Anna S. Pohl, Van Schaik, 1966), Northern Sotho (as ''[[Julease Sisare]]'' by [[N.C. Phatudi]], Unieboekwinkel, 1960), Tsonga (as ''Julius Caesar'') by [[S.J. Baloyi]], [[Sasavona]], 1957, [[Swiss Mission in SA]], 1973), Setswana (as ''[[Dintshontsho tsa bo-Julius Kesara]]'' by [[Sol.T. Plaatje]], Wits University , 1937), Tshivenda (as ''[[Makhaulambilu a Julius Caesar]]'' by [[H.M. Nemudzivadi]], **, 19*?), Xhosa (as ''[[uJulius Caesar]]'' by [[B.B. Mdledle]], A.P.B., 1957), . | + | Translated into a number of South African languages, including [[Afrikaans]] ( by [[Anna Neethling-Pohl|Anna S. Pohl]], Van Schaik, 1966), Northern Sotho (as ''[[Julease Sisare]]'' by [[N.C. Phatudi]], Unieboekwinkel, 1960), Tsonga (as ''Julius Caesar'') by [[S.J. Baloyi]], [[Sasavona]], 1957, [[Swiss Mission in SA]], 1973), Setswana (as ''[[Dintshontsho tsa bo-Julius Kesara]]'' by [[Sol.T. Plaatje]], Wits University , 1937), Tshivenda (as ''[[Makhaulambilu a Julius Caesar]]'' by [[H.M. Nemudzivadi]], **, 19*?), Xhosa (as ''[[uJulius Caesar]]'' by [[B.B. Mdledle]], A.P.B., 1957), . |
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Revision as of 13:09, 4 June 2014
Julius Caesar, (The Tragedy of) by William Shakespeare. A hugely popular prescribed work for schools and university English courses, as well as productions by schools, Repertory and Shakespeare societies and the like. First recorded production was in *** by ***.
Performance history in South Africa
Produced by Alfred Holtzer for S.A.C.S. Dramatic Society, at Cape Town's Little Theatre, 1943.
In 1957 John Boulter directed it for the Wits University Players with Janet Suzman.
Maynardville's 1976 production of Julius Caesar was directed by Leonard Schach with Roger Dwyer in the title role. This was the Spotlight Theatre's 21st anniversary production.
PACOFS 1983, directed by Desmond Hughes, starring Anton Dekker, Danie Burger, Clive Chamberlin, Neville Thomas, Frans Gräbe, Anton Welman and Pieter Brand.
NAPAC's production was presented at the 1984 Grahamstown Festival with Eckard Rabe, Don Ridgway, John Hussey and Michael Swinton, directed by Peter Dawes, redirected for the festival by John Hussey and Michael Swinton. Lighting by Mick Hughes, adapted by Joe Freedman, sound effects by Tim Oilver.
Translations and adaptations
Translated into a number of South African languages, including Afrikaans ( by Anna S. Pohl, Van Schaik, 1966), Northern Sotho (as Julease Sisare by N.C. Phatudi, Unieboekwinkel, 1960), Tsonga (as Julius Caesar) by S.J. Baloyi, Sasavona, 1957, Swiss Mission in SA, 1973), Setswana (as Dintshontsho tsa bo-Julius Kesara by Sol.T. Plaatje, Wits University , 1937), Tshivenda (as Makhaulambilu a Julius Caesar by H.M. Nemudzivadi, **, 19*?), Xhosa (as uJulius Caesar by B.B. Mdledle, A.P.B., 1957), .
Sources
Trek, 8(5):16, 1943.
Grütter, Wilhelm, CAPAB 25 Years, 1987. Unpublished research. p 62.
Teaterwoordeboek, Vaktaalburo, 1977.
National Arts Festival programme, 1984.
PACOFS Drama 25 Years, 1963-1988.
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