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The text first published by [[Methuen]], London, Ltd in 1982, and in 1984 a fully revised, post-production version was published by the same publishing house. | The text first published by [[Methuen]], London, Ltd in 1982, and in 1984 a fully revised, post-production version was published by the same publishing house. | ||
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Latest revision as of 07:08, 18 February 2023
Top Girls is a play by Caryl Churchill (1938-)[1]
Contents
The original text
The play is contemporary and examines the role of women in society and what being a successful woman means. First performed at the Royal Court Theatre, London, on 28 August, 1982, directed by Max Stafford-Clark. The production transferred to Joe Papp's Public Theatre, New York, for the American premiere in the same year.
The text first published by Methuen, London, Ltd in 1982, and in 1984 a fully revised, post-production version was published by the same publishing house.
Translations and adaptations
Performance history in South Africa
1997: Produced by the UCT Drama Department.
2002: Performed for Performance Studies practical examination at Rhodes University Drama Department.
Sources
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Top_Girls
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caryl_Churchill
Caryl Churchill. 1984. Top Girls. Published post-production text. Methuen, London, Ltd.
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Return to PLAYS I: Original SA plays
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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
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