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| − | + | ''[[Slegs vir Almal]]'' ("Only for everyone") is an [[Afrikaans]] cabaret with text and lyrics by [[Hennie Aucamp]] (1934-2014). | |
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| − | Return to [[ | + | Aucamp's title is an ironic reference to the infamous restriction "Slegs vir Blankes" ("For Whites Only") that appeared on signboards at all public facilities in the country, particulalry under the [[Apartheid]] regime. The force and focus of the cabaret itself derives from the author's opposition to that inhuman restriction in South African society. |
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| + | Subtitled : '' 'n kabaret oor selfsug'' ("a cabaret about selfishness"), it was written and first performed in 1985. | ||
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| + | First produced at the [[Kampustoneel]] festival by students of the [[Stellenbosch Drama Department]], with the text adapted and directed by [[Herman Pretorius]]. | ||
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| + | Aucamp's final text published by [[HAUM Literêr]] in 1986. | ||
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| + | ==About this title in South African culture== | ||
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| + | As stated above, the title of the cabaret utilizes an ironic inversion based on the notorious Apartheid signs restricting public facilities and space to racial categories ("Whites Only", "Non Whites only", etc) to address and criticise the fundamental inhumanity the practice implied. | ||
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| + | Besides Aucamp's cabaret, the ironic title, and the objection to the Apartheid restrictions implied by it, has been used by various artists over the years, including: | ||
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| + | A set of art works ''Slegs Vir Almal'' by Tom Phillips (1937–2022)[https://www.tomphillips.co.uk/works/paintings/9512-south-africa-slegs-vir-almal], exhibited in the country in 1974. | ||
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| + | A Loesje International poster[https://www.loesje.org/page/9815] | ||
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| + | In "Slegs vir almal - die Uitsaaiwet-debat en die openbare sfeer", an article about journalism and press freedom in South Africa by [[Herman Wasserman]], published online in ''[[Woord en Daad]]'' on 1 Dec 2003[https://hdl.handle.net/10520/EJC117563] | ||
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| + | ==Translations and adaptations== | ||
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| + | == Performance history in South Africa == | ||
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| + | 1985: Staged by the [[Universiteitsteater Stellenbosch]] at the [[ATKV]] [[Kampustoneel]], directed by [[Herman Pretorius]], featuring [[Casper de Vries]], [[Gideon Kili]], [[Ilona Frege]], [[Gustav Geldenhuys]], [[Roland Visser]], [[Ilse Roos|Illse Roos]], [[Duncan Johnson]], [[Marion Holm]] and [[Franci Weyers]]. | ||
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| + | == Sources == | ||
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| + | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hennie_Aucamp | ||
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| + | https://www.tomphillips.co.uk/works/paintings/9512-south-africa-slegs-vir-almal | ||
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| + | [[UTS]] theatre programme, 1985. | ||
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| + | A copy of the acting text for the original [[UTS]] production by students of the [[Stellenbosch Drama Department]], as adapted by the original director [[Herman Pretorius]]. Found in the departmental archives in 2022. Now held in the [[Performing Arts Research Collection]] ([[PARC]]) at the [[Africa Open Institute for Music, Research and Innovation]], [[University of Stellenbosch]]. | ||
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| + | [[Hennie Aucamp]]. 1986. ''[[Slegs vir Almal]]''. Pretoria: [[HAUM-Literêr|HAUM-Literêr Uitgewers]]. | ||
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| + | Go to [[ESAT Bibliography]] | ||
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| + | Return to [[PLAYS IV: Pageants and public performances]] | ||
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| + | Return to [[South_African_Festivals|South African Festivals and Competitions]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 06:45, 10 July 2025
Slegs vir Almal ("Only for everyone") is an Afrikaans cabaret with text and lyrics by Hennie Aucamp (1934-2014).
Contents
The original text
Aucamp's title is an ironic reference to the infamous restriction "Slegs vir Blankes" ("For Whites Only") that appeared on signboards at all public facilities in the country, particulalry under the Apartheid regime. The force and focus of the cabaret itself derives from the author's opposition to that inhuman restriction in South African society.
Subtitled : 'n kabaret oor selfsug ("a cabaret about selfishness"), it was written and first performed in 1985.
First produced at the Kampustoneel festival by students of the Stellenbosch Drama Department, with the text adapted and directed by Herman Pretorius.
Aucamp's final text published by HAUM Literêr in 1986.
About this title in South African culture
As stated above, the title of the cabaret utilizes an ironic inversion based on the notorious Apartheid signs restricting public facilities and space to racial categories ("Whites Only", "Non Whites only", etc) to address and criticise the fundamental inhumanity the practice implied.
Besides Aucamp's cabaret, the ironic title, and the objection to the Apartheid restrictions implied by it, has been used by various artists over the years, including:
A set of art works Slegs Vir Almal by Tom Phillips (1937–2022)[1], exhibited in the country in 1974.
A Loesje International poster[2]
In "Slegs vir almal - die Uitsaaiwet-debat en die openbare sfeer", an article about journalism and press freedom in South Africa by Herman Wasserman, published online in Woord en Daad on 1 Dec 2003[3]
Translations and adaptations
Performance history in South Africa
1985: Staged by the Universiteitsteater Stellenbosch at the ATKV Kampustoneel, directed by Herman Pretorius, featuring Casper de Vries, Gideon Kili, Ilona Frege, Gustav Geldenhuys, Roland Visser, Illse Roos, Duncan Johnson, Marion Holm and Franci Weyers.
Sources
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hennie_Aucamp
https://www.tomphillips.co.uk/works/paintings/9512-south-africa-slegs-vir-almal
UTS theatre programme, 1985.
A copy of the acting text for the original UTS production by students of the Stellenbosch Drama Department, as adapted by the original director Herman Pretorius. Found in the departmental archives in 2022. Now held in the Performing Arts Research Collection (PARC) at the Africa Open Institute for Music, Research and Innovation, University of Stellenbosch.
Hennie Aucamp. 1986. Slegs vir Almal. Pretoria: HAUM-Literêr Uitgewers.
Go to ESAT Bibliography
Return to
Return to PLAYS I: Original SA plays
Return to PLAYS II: Foreign plays
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
Return to Main Page
