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:''For the play by [[George Weideman]], sometimes cited by this shortened title, see [[My Plaas se Naam is Vergenoeg]].''
  
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''Vergenoeg'' by [[Marita van der Vyver]] (1958-)* and [[Alexa Strachan]] (19**-)*
  
=''[[Vergenoeg]]'' by [[George Weideman]]=
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''Vergenoeg'' ("far enough") is an [[Afrikaans]] South African drama, adapted by [[Alexa Strachan]] from the novel of the same name by [[Marita van der Vyver]]. A mother is dying; one daughter nurses her, with the help of some alcohol and a great deal of make-up. The human and timeless story is told with pathos and humour.
  
The play written in 2003, was the first overall winner of the [[Sanlam-prys vir Afrikaanse Teater]] in 2004 when performed by the [[University of Stellenbosch]].
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== The original text ==
  
=''[[Vergenoeg]]'' by [[Marita van der Vyver]] and [[Alexa Strachan]]=
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[[Marita van der Vyver]]'s novel ''Vergenoeg'' (Tafelberg, 2003) was adapted for the stage by [[Alexa Strachan]], with music by [[Herman van den Berg]].
  
==The original text==
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== Performance history in South Africa ==
  
[[Marita van der Vyver]]'s novel ''[[Vergenoeg]]'' was adapted for the stage by [[Alexa Strachan]], with music by [[Herman van den Berg]].
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2011: Performed at the [[Woordfees|US Woordfees]], Stellenbosch, in the [[Oude Libertas Amfiteater]] on 7 and 8 March, as part of the [[Sanlam Dramafees]]. Directed by [[André Odendaal]], with [[Sandra Prinsloo]], [[Milan Murray]] and [[Alexa Strachan]]. Age restriction: no under-14s.
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== Performance history in South Africa ==
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== Sources ==
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'Woordfees 2011: Volledige program', ''[[LitNet]]'', 13 January 2011.
  
2011: Performed at the [[Woordfees]] in Stellenbosch, directed by [[André Odendaal]], with [[Sandra Prinsloo]], [[Milan Murray]] and [[Alexa Strachan]]. [[Woordfees]], 2011.
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For the play by George Weideman, sometimes cited by this shortened title, see My Plaas se Naam is Vergenoeg.

Vergenoeg by Marita van der Vyver (1958-)* and Alexa Strachan (19**-)*

Vergenoeg ("far enough") is an Afrikaans South African drama, adapted by Alexa Strachan from the novel of the same name by Marita van der Vyver. A mother is dying; one daughter nurses her, with the help of some alcohol and a great deal of make-up. The human and timeless story is told with pathos and humour.

The original text

Marita van der Vyver's novel Vergenoeg (Tafelberg, 2003) was adapted for the stage by Alexa Strachan, with music by Herman van den Berg.

Performance history in South Africa

2011: Performed at the US Woordfees, Stellenbosch, in the Oude Libertas Amfiteater on 7 and 8 March, as part of the Sanlam Dramafees. Directed by André Odendaal, with Sandra Prinsloo, Milan Murray and Alexa Strachan. Age restriction: no under-14s.

Sources

'Woordfees 2011: Volledige program', LitNet, 13 January 2011.

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