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| − | A revue style of theatre where there is a constant and quick change of costume and character by the performers. Often found in farces and comedies, as well as one-person shows. Also referred to as '''quick change performances''' or later as '''multiple role performances'''.
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| − | == Occurrence in South Africa ==
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| − | Notable South African examples of this style are the South African productions of [[Louis De Vriendt]] and his wife [[Mignon Sorel]] in the early 1900's, who, when they performed ''[[Die Niksnuts]]'' ("Worthless Man") for example, each enacted eight characters, utilizing a strong mimetic style of characterization based on the ''commedia del'arte''. (Referred to as "transformasie aktes" by [[André Huguenet]].)
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| − | The basic principle was later adapted simplified and very effectively employed for the "poor theatre" of the cultural struggle years, e.g. in the satirical work of such performers as [[Mbongeni Ngema]] and [[Percy Mtwa]] (e.g. in ''[[Woza Albert!]]''), [[Pieter-Dirk Uys]], [[Nicholas Ellenbogen]] and the stand-up comedy of people like [[Mark Banks]].
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