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An [[Afrikaans]] adaptation for children called ''[[Brompot & Pinocchio]]'' ("Grumpy and Pinocchio") was written by [[At Strydom]] and performed by students at the [[At Strydom Drama Studio]] in 2005, directed by Strydom. | An [[Afrikaans]] adaptation for children called ''[[Brompot & Pinocchio]]'' ("Grumpy and Pinocchio") was written by [[At Strydom]] and performed by students at the [[At Strydom Drama Studio]] in 2005, directed by Strydom. | ||
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| + | An adaptation by [[Pam Emslie]] (1979) | ||
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| + | An adaptation by [[Saira Essa]] in 1983. | ||
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| + | An adaptation by [[Alfred Rietmann]] in 1985. | ||
== Performance history in South Africa == | == Performance history in South Africa == | ||
| − | 1956: Produced to celebrate the tenth birthday of [[Children's Theatre]] in 1956 in the [[Arena Theatre]], presented by [[Clifford Williams]]. Also featuring [[Jacqueline St. Clere]], [[Robert Wilson]] and [[Roger Spence]]. | + | 1956: Produced to celebrate the tenth birthday of [[The Children's Theatre]] in 1956 in the [[Arena Theatre]], presented by [[Clifford Williams]]. Also featuring [[Jacqueline St. Clere]], [[Robert Wilson]] and [[Roger Spence]]. |
| − | + | 1971: A version presented by the [[Durban Catholic Players]] at the [[Guild Workshop Theatre]]. | |
| − | 1992: A [[ | + | 1973: The version by [[Brian Way]] presented by [[Pretoria Theatre for Children]] at the [[Piet van der Walt Theatre]], directed by [[Phyllis Kinsella]]. |
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| + | 1974: Presented by [[Natal Training College]] at their [[Open-Air Theatre]], Pietermaritzburg, directed by [[Joy Frost]]. | ||
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| + | 1976: [[Brian Way]]'s version presented by [[Edgewood College of Education]], directed by [[Hugh Thompson]]. | ||
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| + | 1979: Produced by [[Children's Theatre Productions]] (formed by [[Joyce Levinsohn]] and [[Jill Girard]]), staged at the [[Alhambra Theatre]], 9 to 28 July. | ||
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| + | 1980: [[Brian Way]]'s version presented by [[Edgewood College of Education]], directed by [[Hugh Thompson]]. | ||
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| + | 1982: Produced by [[Children's Theatre Productions]] (directed by [[Joyce Levinsohn]] and [[Jill Girard]]), staged at the [[Sandown Hall]]. | ||
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| + | 1983: Presented by [[Upstairs Theatre]] at [[Old Station Theatre]], Durban directed by [[Saira Essa]]. | ||
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| + | 1985: Presented by [[Just Us Company]] in the [[Nico Malan Theatre Foyer]], directed by [[Alfred Rietmann]]. | ||
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| + | 1987: Produced by [[Children's Theatre Productions]] (directed by [[Joyce Levinsohn]] and [[Jill Girard]]), staged at the [[Intimate Theatre]]. | ||
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| + | 1992: A [[Peoples Theatre]] production at the [[Intimate Theatre]] in 1992 featured [[Mark Richardson]], [[Samantha Peo]], [[Edward Baker-Duly]], [[Jan Stoop]], [[Simon Jones]]. The role of Pinocchio was shared by [[Colin Guerin]] and [[Rory Till]]. | ||
circa1994: Performed in [[Afrikaans]] by the Drama Department at the [[University of Stellenbosch]], translated and directed by [[Angerie van Wyk]], with a cast that included [[Sofia ]], [[Lindie Stander]][[Franci Swanepoel]]. | circa1994: Performed in [[Afrikaans]] by the Drama Department at the [[University of Stellenbosch]], translated and directed by [[Angerie van Wyk]], with a cast that included [[Sofia ]], [[Lindie Stander]][[Franci Swanepoel]]. | ||
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''[[The Star|Sunday Star]]'', 29 March 1992. | ''[[The Star|Sunday Star]]'', 29 March 1992. | ||
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| + | [[Walter Greyvenstein|Greyvenstein, Walter]] 1988. ''The history and development of children's theatre in English in South Africa''. Unpublished doctoral dissertation. Johannesburg: Rand Afrikaans University. | ||
Go to [[ESAT Bibliography]] | Go to [[ESAT Bibliography]] | ||
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Pinocchio is a fictional character and the main protagonist of the children's novel The Adventures of Pinocchio (1883), by the Italian writer Carlo Collodi (1826-1890)[1].
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The original story
Carved by a woodcarver named Geppetto in a small Italian village, he was created as a wooden puppet, but dreamed of becoming a real boy. He has also been used as a character who is prone to telling lies and fabricating stories for various reasons. The story has appeared in many adaptations in other mediums. Pinocchio has been called an icon of modern culture, and one of most reimagined characters in the pantheon of children's literature.[2].
Translations and adaptations
A script from Collodi's original story was written by Brian Way and Warren Jenkins.
An Afrikaans translation and adaptation was done by Angerie van Wyk circa 1994.
An Afrikaans adaptation for children called Brompot & Pinocchio ("Grumpy and Pinocchio") was written by At Strydom and performed by students at the At Strydom Drama Studio in 2005, directed by Strydom.
An adaptation by Pam Emslie (1979)
An adaptation by Saira Essa in 1983.
An adaptation by Alfred Rietmann in 1985.
Performance history in South Africa
1956: Produced to celebrate the tenth birthday of The Children's Theatre in 1956 in the Arena Theatre, presented by Clifford Williams. Also featuring Jacqueline St. Clere, Robert Wilson and Roger Spence.
1971: A version presented by the Durban Catholic Players at the Guild Workshop Theatre.
1973: The version by Brian Way presented by Pretoria Theatre for Children at the Piet van der Walt Theatre, directed by Phyllis Kinsella.
1974: Presented by Natal Training College at their Open-Air Theatre, Pietermaritzburg, directed by Joy Frost.
1976: Brian Way's version presented by Edgewood College of Education, directed by Hugh Thompson.
1979: Produced by Children's Theatre Productions (formed by Joyce Levinsohn and Jill Girard), staged at the Alhambra Theatre, 9 to 28 July.
1980: Brian Way's version presented by Edgewood College of Education, directed by Hugh Thompson.
1982: Produced by Children's Theatre Productions (directed by Joyce Levinsohn and Jill Girard), staged at the Sandown Hall.
1983: Presented by Upstairs Theatre at Old Station Theatre, Durban directed by Saira Essa.
1985: Presented by Just Us Company in the Nico Malan Theatre Foyer, directed by Alfred Rietmann.
1987: Produced by Children's Theatre Productions (directed by Joyce Levinsohn and Jill Girard), staged at the Intimate Theatre.
1992: A Peoples Theatre production at the Intimate Theatre in 1992 featured Mark Richardson, Samantha Peo, Edward Baker-Duly, Jan Stoop, Simon Jones. The role of Pinocchio was shared by Colin Guerin and Rory Till.
circa1994: Performed in Afrikaans by the Drama Department at the University of Stellenbosch, translated and directed by Angerie van Wyk, with a cast that included Sofia , Lindie StanderFranci Swanepoel.
2005: Brompot & Pinocchio performed by students at the At Strydom Drama Studio, directed by At Strydom.
Sources
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinocchio
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carlo_Collodi
Helikon, 6(23), 1956.
The Rand Daily Mail, 13 June 1979.
Sunday Star, 29 March 1992.
Greyvenstein, Walter 1988. The history and development of children's theatre in English in South Africa. Unpublished doctoral dissertation. Johannesburg: Rand Afrikaans University.
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