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''[[Blonde Poison]]'' is a one person play by [[Gail Louw]] | ''[[Blonde Poison]]'' is a one person play by [[Gail Louw]] | ||
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| + | ''Not to be confused with ''[[Blondes Gift]]''[, a 1919 German silent drama film directed by Hubert Moest[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blonde_Poison] or the documentary film '''[[Blonde Poison]]''': The Making of '''Basic Instinct''' (2001)[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0305309/]'' | ||
==The original text== | ==The original text== | ||
| − | Based on the story of Stella Goldschlag, a Jewish woman in World War II Berlin who becomes an informant to save herself and her parents from death camps, the play takes the form of an intense interview, offering a last grasp at redemption. | + | Based on the story of Stella Goldschlag, a Jewish woman in World War II Berlin who becomes an informant to save herself and her parents from death camps, the play takes the form of an intense interview, offering a last grasp at redemption. |
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| + | It was originally performed on 8 November 2011, at the Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne, UK. The play was the winner of an Argus Angel Award for artistic excellence (Brighton Festival 2012) and a winner of the San Francisco Best Fringe Award 2016. | ||
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| + | The text published by [[Oberon Books]] | ||
| + | ==Translations and adaptations== | ||
== Performance history in South Africa == | == Performance history in South Africa == | ||
| − | 2016: First performed | + | 2016: First performed in South Africa at the [[National Arts Festival]] in Grahamstown, directed by [[Janna Ramos-Violante]], with [[Fiona Ramsay]] and designs by [[Alex Farmer]] (lighting) and [[Stan Knight]] (set construction). The play also used voice overs by [[James Alexander]], [[Janna Ramos-Violante]] and [[Tim Wells]]. |
| − | + | 2017: The production was next presented at the [[Theatre on the Square|Auto & General Theatre on the Square]] in Sandton from 30 January to 8 February. | |
| − | + | 2018: The production, once more directed by [[Janna Ramos-Violante]] with [[Fiona Ramsay]], was performed again at the [[Theatre on the Square|Auto & General Theatre on the Square]], Sandton, until February 18. | |
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| + | 2024: A new production of the play presented at the [[Baxter Theatre]] by [[Fiona Ramsay]], this time directed by [[Fred Abrahamse]] (17 January to 3 February). | ||
== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
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| + | https://htc.miami.edu/plays/blonde-poison/ | ||
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| + | https://www.amazon.com/Blonde-Poison-Oberon-Modern-Plays/dp/1849434158 | ||
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| + | https://www.iol.co.za/entertainment/movies/blonde-poison-re-run-takes-centre-stage-12866067 | ||
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| + | Gail Edmunds. 2018. "''[[Blonde Poison]]'': The infamous tale of a deadly blonde", ''City Press[https://www.news24.com/citypress/trending/blonde-poison-the-infamous-tale-of-a-deadly-blonde-20180202] | ||
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| + | [[Leon van Zyl]], 2023. The [[Baxter Theatre]] newsletter (leon.vanzyl@uct.ac.za). | ||
Go to [[ESAT Bibliography]] | Go to [[ESAT Bibliography]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 17:05, 21 December 2023
Blonde Poison is a one person play by Gail Louw
Not to be confused with Blondes Gift[, a 1919 German silent drama film directed by Hubert Moest[1] or the documentary film Blonde Poison: The Making of Basic Instinct (2001)[2]
Contents
The original text
Based on the story of Stella Goldschlag, a Jewish woman in World War II Berlin who becomes an informant to save herself and her parents from death camps, the play takes the form of an intense interview, offering a last grasp at redemption.
It was originally performed on 8 November 2011, at the Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne, UK. The play was the winner of an Argus Angel Award for artistic excellence (Brighton Festival 2012) and a winner of the San Francisco Best Fringe Award 2016.
The text published by Oberon Books
Translations and adaptations
Performance history in South Africa
2016: First performed in South Africa at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown, directed by Janna Ramos-Violante, with Fiona Ramsay and designs by Alex Farmer (lighting) and Stan Knight (set construction). The play also used voice overs by James Alexander, Janna Ramos-Violante and Tim Wells.
2017: The production was next presented at the Auto & General Theatre on the Square in Sandton from 30 January to 8 February.
2018: The production, once more directed by Janna Ramos-Violante with Fiona Ramsay, was performed again at the Auto & General Theatre on the Square, Sandton, until February 18.
2024: A new production of the play presented at the Baxter Theatre by Fiona Ramsay, this time directed by Fred Abrahamse (17 January to 3 February).
Sources
https://htc.miami.edu/plays/blonde-poison/
https://www.amazon.com/Blonde-Poison-Oberon-Modern-Plays/dp/1849434158
https://www.iol.co.za/entertainment/movies/blonde-poison-re-run-takes-centre-stage-12866067
Gail Edmunds. 2018. "Blonde Poison: The infamous tale of a deadly blonde", City Press[3]
Leon van Zyl, 2023. The Baxter Theatre newsletter (leon.vanzyl@uct.ac.za).
Go to ESAT Bibliography
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