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| − | ''Oliver!'' by Lionel Bart. This popular musical, based on Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist, first opened to acclaim at the New Theatre in London in 1960. In South Africa it was first presented at the [[Brooke Theatre]] in February 1962, starring [[Arne Gordon]], [[Ivor van Rensburg]], [[Judy Layne]] and [[Howard Sacks]]. [[Roy Quinn]] (replaced on tour by [[Jeremy Fogg]]) played Oliver. | + | ''Oliver!'' by Lionel Bart. This popular musical, based on Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist, first opened to acclaim at the New Theatre in London in 1960. |
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| + | == The original text == | ||
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| + | ==Translations and adaptations== | ||
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| + | == Performance history in South Africa == | ||
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| + | In South Africa it was first presented at the [[Brooke Theatre]] in February 1962, starring [[Arne Gordon]], [[Ivor van Rensburg]], [[Judy Layne]] and [[Howard Sacks]]. [[Roy Quinn]] (replaced on tour by [[Jeremy Fogg]]) played Oliver. | ||
Directed by British director Geoffrey Ferris for [[PACT]] in Johannesburg in 1978. | Directed by British director Geoffrey Ferris for [[PACT]] in Johannesburg in 1978. | ||
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== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
| − | Baxter Theatre pamphlet. | + | [[Baxter Theatre]] pamphlet. |
''Playhouse Parade'' Dec 1994-January 1995. | ''Playhouse Parade'' Dec 1994-January 1995. | ||
| − | Return to [[ | + | 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]] | ||
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| + | Return to [[South_African_Festivals|South African Festivals and Competitions]] | ||
| − | Return to [[ | + | Return to [[The ESAT Entries]] |
Return to [[Main Page]] | Return to [[Main Page]] | ||
Revision as of 06:35, 28 August 2015
Oliver! by Lionel Bart. This popular musical, based on Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist, first opened to acclaim at the New Theatre in London in 1960.
Contents
The original text
Translations and adaptations
Performance history in South Africa
In South Africa it was first presented at the Brooke Theatre in February 1962, starring Arne Gordon, Ivor van Rensburg, Judy Layne and Howard Sacks. Roy Quinn (replaced on tour by Jeremy Fogg) played Oliver.
Directed by British director Geoffrey Ferris for PACT in Johannesburg in 1978.
Early in 1986 it was presented by the Baxter Theatre starring Henry Goodman as Fagin and Marilyn Bennett as Nancy, with Peter Krummeck, Joey Wishnia, Aubrey Ellis and Don Maguire. Direction and design by Michael Burke, musical direction by Peter McLea.
Presented by the Playhouse Company opening 9 December 1994 at the Natal Playhouse directed by Murray McGibbon. Musical direction was by Lykele Temmingh, choreography by Mark Hawkins, set design by Rod Smith, costume design by Neil Stuart-Harris, lighting design by Joe Freedman. Stage manager Pam Eales. The large cast included Clive Scott, Brenda Radloff and Jamie Bartlett.
Sources
Baxter Theatre pamphlet.
Playhouse Parade Dec 1994-January 1995.
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
