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| − | ''[[Dead: A Slight History of One Called Ivan]]'' is a collaborative [[danceplay]] by [[Gary Gordon]] and [[Reza de Wet]] (1952-2012). | + | ''[[Dead: A Slight History of One Called Ivan]]'' is a collaborative [[danceplay]] by [[Gary Gordon]] and [[Reza de Wet]] (1952-2012). |
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| + | ==The original text== | ||
| − | Devised by the Gordon and the [[First Physical Theatre Company]], based on a script by [[Reza de | + | Devised by the [[Gary Gordon]] and the [[First Physical Theatre Company]], based on a script by [[Reza de Wet]] and an original music score by [[Leonhard Praeg]], the text follows the life of a character called "Ivan", providing "an expressionist and surreal journey through his damaged life from cradle to death." ([[Juanita Praeg]], 2018). Apparently De Wet was working on a Russian play at the time, which meant she was steeped in Russian world of St Petersburg. The play is based on quotes from Jean Genet and Marquis de Sade and employs two characters, "Mr Horace Balls", "Ivan's drunk and dishevelled biographer" and an ever-present "Singer", to tell the story. |
| − | Performed with | + | The text of the script and a description of the work (by [[Juanita Finestone-Praeg]]) has been published in ''Physical Intelligence Volume 1: Experiments in Physical Theatre'' ([[First Physical Theatre Company]], 2002). |
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| + | ==Translations and adaptations== | ||
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| + | == Performance history in South Africa == | ||
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| + | 1996: Performed by the [[First Physical Theatre Company]] at the [[National Arts Festival]] in Grahamstown duing July, choreographed by Gary Gordon, with ''inter alia'' [[Lindsay Reardon]]. An original music score was written and performed live on the accordion by [[Leonhard Praeg]], in addition to music from Zhalejka–folklore from St Petersburg used in the production. Designs by [[Lindy Roberts]] | ||
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| + | == Sources == | ||
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| + | [[Juanita Finestone-Praeg]]. 2002. ''Physical Intelligence Volume 1: Experiments in Physical Theatre''. Grahamstown: [[First Physical Theatre Company]]. | ||
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| + | [[Juanita Praeg]]. 2018. "Drifting: Reminiscing. Remembering. Reinventing. Reza" (Draft manuscript, courtesy of the author.) | ||
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| + | 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]] | ||
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| + | Return to [[The ESAT Entries]] | ||
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| + | Return to [[Main Page]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:59, 15 October 2018
Dead: A Slight History of One Called Ivan is a collaborative danceplay by Gary Gordon and Reza de Wet (1952-2012).
Contents
The original text
Devised by the Gary Gordon and the First Physical Theatre Company, based on a script by Reza de Wet and an original music score by Leonhard Praeg, the text follows the life of a character called "Ivan", providing "an expressionist and surreal journey through his damaged life from cradle to death." (Juanita Praeg, 2018). Apparently De Wet was working on a Russian play at the time, which meant she was steeped in Russian world of St Petersburg. The play is based on quotes from Jean Genet and Marquis de Sade and employs two characters, "Mr Horace Balls", "Ivan's drunk and dishevelled biographer" and an ever-present "Singer", to tell the story.
The text of the script and a description of the work (by Juanita Finestone-Praeg) has been published in Physical Intelligence Volume 1: Experiments in Physical Theatre (First Physical Theatre Company, 2002).
Translations and adaptations
Performance history in South Africa
1996: Performed by the First Physical Theatre Company at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown duing July, choreographed by Gary Gordon, with inter alia Lindsay Reardon. An original music score was written and performed live on the accordion by Leonhard Praeg, in addition to music from Zhalejka–folklore from St Petersburg used in the production. Designs by Lindy Roberts
Sources
Juanita Finestone-Praeg. 2002. Physical Intelligence Volume 1: Experiments in Physical Theatre. Grahamstown: First Physical Theatre Company.
Juanita Praeg. 2018. "Drifting: Reminiscing. Remembering. Reinventing. Reza" (Draft manuscript, courtesy of the author.)
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
