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| − | MYTH: Ritual of the Word]]'' was a final examination project in the BA Hons course in Directing at the [[University of Cape Town]] | + | ''[[MYTH: Ritual of the Word]]'' was a final examination project in the BA Hons course in Directing at the [[University of Cape Town]]. |
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| − | Described as "a series of theatrical exercises as a dedication to the work of Peter Brook", the programme was based on the writings of Aeschylus, Seneca, Shakespeare and Sartre. The project leader was Danie Burger, and | + | Described as "a series of theatrical exercises as a dedication to the work of Peter Brook", the programme was based on the writings of Aeschylus, Seneca, Shakespeare and Sartre. The project leader was [[Danie Burger]], and the cast included [[Vicki Bawcombe]], [[David Clatworthy]], [[Kobus Hanekom]] and [[Mark Wilson]]. |
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| + | Performed as a final examination project in the BA Hons course in Directing at the [[University of Cape Town]], improvised and performed by students. | ||
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| + | ==Translations and adaptations== | ||
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| + | == Performance history in South Africa == | ||
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| + | 1982: Performed by [[UCT]] drama students in [[The Arena]] on 14 November. | ||
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| + | == Sources == | ||
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| + | A poster for the performance, donated by the [[Danie Burger]] estate to the [[PARC]] arts research collection in the [[Africa Open Institute]], [[University of Stellenbosch]]. | ||
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| + | Go to [[ESAT Bibliography]] | ||
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| + | == Return to == | ||
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| + | Return to [[South_African_Films]] | ||
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| + | Return to [[PLAYS I: Original SA plays]] | ||
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| + | Return to [[PLAYS II: Foreign plays]] | ||
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| + | Return to [[PLAYS III: Collections]] | ||
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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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| + | Return to [[South_African_Radio/Plays|South African Radio Plays and Serials]] | ||
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| + | Return to [[South_African_Television/Plays|South African Television Plays and Series]] | ||
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| + | Return to [[The ESAT Entries]] | ||
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| + | Return to [[Main Page]] | ||
Latest revision as of 07:01, 2 February 2026
MYTH: Ritual of the Word was a final examination project in the BA Hons course in Directing at the University of Cape Town.
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The original text
Described as "a series of theatrical exercises as a dedication to the work of Peter Brook", the programme was based on the writings of Aeschylus, Seneca, Shakespeare and Sartre. The project leader was Danie Burger, and the cast included Vicki Bawcombe, David Clatworthy, Kobus Hanekom and Mark Wilson.
Performed as a final examination project in the BA Hons course in Directing at the University of Cape Town, improvised and performed by students.
Translations and adaptations
Performance history in South Africa
1982: Performed by UCT drama students in The Arena on 14 November.
Sources
A poster for the performance, donated by the Danie Burger estate to the PARC arts research collection in the Africa Open Institute, University of Stellenbosch.
Go to ESAT Bibliography
Return to
Return to South_African_Films
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 South African Radio Plays and Serials
Return to South African Television Plays and Series
Return to The ESAT Entries
Return to Main Page
