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| − | ''[[Visions]]'' is a short play by [[Athol Fugard]] (1932-). | + | ''[[Visions]]'' is a short play by [[Athol Fugard]] (1932-2025). |
== The play == | == The play == | ||
| − | The play was inspired by the 'outsider' art of | + | The play was inspired by the 'outsider' art of Nukain Mabusa, and tells the story of a grandfather near death and a grandson taking over his creative role. The play shows people being creative in ways that make life worth living, and gives an example of Fugard's humour. |
| − | The play appears to be an early version/title | + | Referred to in McDonald's 'Afterword' to ''[[Exits and Entrances]]'' (2008) and discussed in her 2012 book ''The Craft of Athol Fugard. Space, Time and Silence'' deur Marianne McDonald. (2012). |
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| + | The play appears to be an early version of/title for Fugard's later play, ''[[The Painted Rocks at Revolver Creek]]'' (2015). | ||
== Performances == | == Performances == | ||
| − | + | None recorded. | |
== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
McDonald, M. 2008. 'Afterword' in Fugard's ''Exits and Entrances''. Theatre Communications Group: New York. | McDonald, M. 2008. 'Afterword' in Fugard's ''Exits and Entrances''. Theatre Communications Group: New York. | ||
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| + | [[Marianne McDonald]]. 2012. ''The Craft of Athol Fugard. Space, Time and Silence''. Los Angeles: Murasaki Books. | ||
Go to [[ESAT Bibliography]] | Go to [[ESAT Bibliography]] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:08, 6 March 2026
Visions is a short play by Athol Fugard (1932-2025).
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The play
The play was inspired by the 'outsider' art of Nukain Mabusa, and tells the story of a grandfather near death and a grandson taking over his creative role. The play shows people being creative in ways that make life worth living, and gives an example of Fugard's humour.
Referred to in McDonald's 'Afterword' to Exits and Entrances (2008) and discussed in her 2012 book The Craft of Athol Fugard. Space, Time and Silence deur Marianne McDonald. (2012).
The play appears to be an early version of/title for Fugard's later play, The Painted Rocks at Revolver Creek (2015).
Performances
None recorded.
Sources
McDonald, M. 2008. 'Afterword' in Fugard's Exits and Entrances. Theatre Communications Group: New York.
Marianne McDonald. 2012. The Craft of Athol Fugard. Space, Time and Silence. Los Angeles: Murasaki Books.
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