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| − | ''Ring Round the Moon'' | + | '''''Ring Round the Moon''''' [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ring_Round_the_Moon] is a 1950 translation and adaptation by the English dramatist Christopher Fry [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_Fry] of ''L’invitation au château'' ("Invitation to the castle") [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Invitation_to_the_Castle], a 1947 satirical play by the French playwright Jean Anouilh (1910-1987) [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean_Anouilh]. |
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| + | Published by Methuen, 1965. | ||
== Performance history in South Africa == | == Performance history in South Africa == | ||
1953: Presented by the [[Brian Brooke Company]] starring British actor John Trevor and [[Zoe Randall]] directed by [[Brian Brooke]] at the [[Alhambra Theatre]], Durban, subsequently at the [[Hofmeyr Theatre]] in Cape Town. | 1953: Presented by the [[Brian Brooke Company]] starring British actor John Trevor and [[Zoe Randall]] directed by [[Brian Brooke]] at the [[Alhambra Theatre]], Durban, subsequently at the [[Hofmeyr Theatre]] in Cape Town. | ||
| − | 1964: Presented by [[PACT]] at the [[Alexander Theatre]], the [[National Theatre]] in Pretoria, the [[Little Theatre]], Springs and the City Hall in Germiston in 1964. The play was directed by [[Ricky Arden]], starring [[Arthur Hall]], [[Vaughan Scott]], [[Fiona Fraser]], [[John Hayter]], [[Bess Finney]], [[Siegfried Mynhardt]] and | + | 1964: Presented by [[PACT]] at the [[Alexander Theatre]], the [[National Theatre]] in Pretoria, the [[Little Theatre]], Springs and the City Hall in Germiston in 1964. The play was directed by [[Ricky Arden]], starring [[Arthur Hall]], [[Vaughan Scott]], [[Fiona Fraser]], [[Valerie Philip]], [[John Hayter]], [[Jane Fenn]], [[Bess Finney]], [[Siegfried Mynhardt]], [[Ronald Wallace]], [[Mavourneen Bryceland]], [[Doreen Lamb]] and [[Philip Boucher]]. Decor and costumes designed by [[Clarence Wilson]]. Dances choreographed by [[Gary Burne]]. |
| − | 1964: | + | 1964: Staged by [[CAPAB]] in the [[Hofmeyr Theatre]], directed by [[Ricky Arden]], with [[Yvonne Bryceland]] (Madame Desmermortes), [[Val Donald]] (Diana Messerschmann), [[Nanette Rennie]] (Lady India), [[Michael Newell]] (Frederic/Hugo), [[Paddy Canavan]] (Capulet), [[Harold Lake]] (Romainville), [[Judith Gibson]] (Isabelle), [[Geoffrey Morris]] (Joshua), [[Flora McKenna]] (Mother), [[Bryan Bales]] (Patrice), [[Alec Bell]] (Messerschmann). Technical supervision by [[Emile Aucamp]]. |
1967: Directed by [[Richard Daneel]] for [[PACOFS]] in 1967, featuring [[Lynette Marais]] and [[Rina la Grange]]. | 1967: Directed by [[Richard Daneel]] for [[PACOFS]] in 1967, featuring [[Lynette Marais]] and [[Rina la Grange]]. | ||
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[[ESAT Bibliography Bri-Bru|Brooke]] 1978. 213, 217. | [[ESAT Bibliography Bri-Bru|Brooke]] 1978. 213, 217. | ||
| − | [[PACT]] report 1963/64. | + | [[PACT]] report 1963/64; theatre programme 1964. |
[[CAPAB]] theatre programme (undated). | [[CAPAB]] theatre programme (undated). | ||
Latest revision as of 09:47, 22 May 2016
Ring Round the Moon [1] is a 1950 translation and adaptation by the English dramatist Christopher Fry [2] of L’invitation au château ("Invitation to the castle") [3], a 1947 satirical play by the French playwright Jean Anouilh (1910-1987) [4].
Published by Methuen, 1965.
Performance history in South Africa
1953: Presented by the Brian Brooke Company starring British actor John Trevor and Zoe Randall directed by Brian Brooke at the Alhambra Theatre, Durban, subsequently at the Hofmeyr Theatre in Cape Town.
1964: Presented by PACT at the Alexander Theatre, the National Theatre in Pretoria, the Little Theatre, Springs and the City Hall in Germiston in 1964. The play was directed by Ricky Arden, starring Arthur Hall, Vaughan Scott, Fiona Fraser, Valerie Philip, John Hayter, Jane Fenn, Bess Finney, Siegfried Mynhardt, Ronald Wallace, Mavourneen Bryceland, Doreen Lamb and Philip Boucher. Decor and costumes designed by Clarence Wilson. Dances choreographed by Gary Burne.
1964: Staged by CAPAB in the Hofmeyr Theatre, directed by Ricky Arden, with Yvonne Bryceland (Madame Desmermortes), Val Donald (Diana Messerschmann), Nanette Rennie (Lady India), Michael Newell (Frederic/Hugo), Paddy Canavan (Capulet), Harold Lake (Romainville), Judith Gibson (Isabelle), Geoffrey Morris (Joshua), Flora McKenna (Mother), Bryan Bales (Patrice), Alec Bell (Messerschmann). Technical supervision by Emile Aucamp.
1967: Directed by Richard Daneel for PACOFS in 1967, featuring Lynette Marais and Rina la Grange.
1976: Another production by PACOFS was directed by Rosalie van der Gucht, starring Francesca Bantock and Helen Bourne. Mavis Lilenstein was the stage manager.
Translations and adaptations
Sources
Brooke 1978. 213, 217.
PACT report 1963/64; theatre programme 1964.
CAPAB theatre programme (undated).
PACOFS Drama 25 Years, 1963-1988
Scrapbook held by NELM: [Collection: LILENSTEIN, Mavis]: 2007. 9. 25. 5.
CAPAB List of Plays Presented, 1971
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