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| − | ''[[Duet for Two Hands]]'' is a play | + | ''[[Duet for Two Hands]]'' is a play by Mary Hayley Bell (1911-2005) [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Hayley_Bell]. |
== The original text == | == The original text == | ||
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| + | A classic thriller about a pioneering surgeon and the sinister results of his work. | ||
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| + | Written in 1945, the text published by Samuel French. | ||
The play ran on Broadway in 1947. | The play ran on Broadway in 1947. | ||
== Translations and adaptations == | == Translations and adaptations == | ||
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Adapted for the radio by [[Richard Lane]], broadcast in Radio Playhouse on [[Springbok Radio]] in 1950, 1954. | Adapted for the radio by [[Richard Lane]], broadcast in Radio Playhouse on [[Springbok Radio]] in 1950, 1954. | ||
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| + | Translated into [[Afrikaans]] (in the late 1940s?) by an unnamed author. | ||
== Performance history in South Africa == | == Performance history in South Africa == | ||
| − | + | Late 1940's(?): The [[Afrikaans]] adaptation produced pre-1951, starring [[Dan Welman]] as "Dr Sarclet". | |
1948: Produced by [[Minna Schneier]] for [[Johannesburg Repertory Society|The Reps]], [[Library Theatre]], December. Cast: [[Donald Wayne]] (Stephen Cass), [[Terry Parris]] (Abigail), [[Theo Sachs]] (Dr Edward Sarclet), [[Doreen Mantle]] (Herda), [[Janet Duncan]]. Set designed by [[Peter Merrill]]. | 1948: Produced by [[Minna Schneier]] for [[Johannesburg Repertory Society|The Reps]], [[Library Theatre]], December. Cast: [[Donald Wayne]] (Stephen Cass), [[Terry Parris]] (Abigail), [[Theo Sachs]] (Dr Edward Sarclet), [[Doreen Mantle]] (Herda), [[Janet Duncan]]. Set designed by [[Peter Merrill]]. | ||
| − | 1956: | + | 1956: An amateur production in aid of an orphans' fund was staged at the Youth Centre in Loveday Street, Johannesburg, in October, produced by [[Nora Walker]]. |
1961: Presented by the [[Bank Players]] at the [[Library Theatre]], Johannesburg, produced by [[Frances A. Manson]] starring [[Denis Valentine]], [[Stephanie Rae]], [[Jaydie Fox]], [[John Stone]] and [[Marda Brooks]]. | 1961: Presented by the [[Bank Players]] at the [[Library Theatre]], Johannesburg, produced by [[Frances A. Manson]] starring [[Denis Valentine]], [[Stephanie Rae]], [[Jaydie Fox]], [[John Stone]] and [[Marda Brooks]]. | ||
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''[[The Rand Daily Mail]]'', 8 October 1956. | ''[[The Rand Daily Mail]]'', 8 October 1956. | ||
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Latest revision as of 11:36, 5 March 2023
Duet for Two Hands is a play by Mary Hayley Bell (1911-2005) [1].
Contents
The original text
A classic thriller about a pioneering surgeon and the sinister results of his work.
Written in 1945, the text published by Samuel French.
The play ran on Broadway in 1947.
Translations and adaptations
Adapted for the radio by Richard Lane, broadcast in Radio Playhouse on Springbok Radio in 1950, 1954.
Translated into Afrikaans (in the late 1940s?) by an unnamed author.
Performance history in South Africa
Late 1940's(?): The Afrikaans adaptation produced pre-1951, starring Dan Welman as "Dr Sarclet".
1948: Produced by Minna Schneier for The Reps, Library Theatre, December. Cast: Donald Wayne (Stephen Cass), Terry Parris (Abigail), Theo Sachs (Dr Edward Sarclet), Doreen Mantle (Herda), Janet Duncan. Set designed by Peter Merrill.
1956: An amateur production in aid of an orphans' fund was staged at the Youth Centre in Loveday Street, Johannesburg, in October, produced by Nora Walker.
1961: Presented by the Bank Players at the Library Theatre, Johannesburg, produced by Frances A. Manson starring Denis Valentine, Stephanie Rae, Jaydie Fox, John Stone and Marda Brooks.
1974: Sandton Players.
Sources
Die Vrek programme notes, NTO, 1951.
The Rand Daily Mail, 29 November 1948; 2 December 1948; 15 December 1948.
The Rand Daily Mail, 8 October 1956.
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
