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[“Seër in the Suburbs”] by [[P.G. du Plessis]]. An enormously popular, much celebrated and multiple award-winning play depicting the lives of the “poor white” Afrikaans-speaking inhabitants of the working class southern suburbs of Johannesburg in the 1950s. First performed in a record-breaking run by [[PACT]] in 1971, directed by [[Francois Swart]], featuring [[Marius Weyers]] (“Jakes”), [[Sandra Prinsloo]] (“Tiemie”), [[Louis van Niekerk]], [[Don Lampbrecht]] and [[Wilna Snyman]]. Repeated again by PACT, with productions at various places in the country over the years. Other productions over the years include ones directed by ** in 19* * (with [[Ben Kruger]] as “Jakes”), by [[Chris Vorster]] in 2002 (at the [[KKNK]], with [[Thys De Villiers]] as “Jakes” and Sandra Prinsloo as “Ma” , [[Brian Webber]],  [[Anriette van Rooyen]], [[Franci Swanepoel]],  and [[Jacobus Venter]]. The original production was filmed, largely on the stage set,  in 197* by [[Albie Venter]] (?*) directed by Francois Swart with the original cast. First published by [[Tafelberg]] in 1971. An English version entitled Seër in the Suburbs (by [[Peter Krummeck]]) was produced by [[CAPAB]] in 198*??? under the direction of [[Roy Sargeant]]?* Besides numerous acting and directing awards, the text won the [[Hertzogprys|Hertzog Prize for Drama]] (with consideration of ‘’[[Nag van Legio]]’’), the [[CNA Prize for Afrikaans Fiction]] and the [[Grosskopf Prize]] for the author. ''Siener in die suburbs'', PG du Plessis, regie Chris Vorster, KKNK, 2002.  Brian Webber, Sandra Prinsloo, Anriette van Rooyen, [[Gys de Villiers]], Franci Swanepoel, Jacobus Venter.  Published by Tafelberg.
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''[[Siener in die Suburbs]]'' ("Clairvoyant in the Suburbs") is a hugely successful stage play by [[P.G. du Plessis]] (1934-2017).   
  
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Also the title of the filmed version of the play by [[Quadro Films]].
  
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= The stage play by [[P.G. du Plessis]](1971) =
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== Original text ==
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An enormously popular, much celebrated and multiple award-winning play depicting the lives of the “poor white” Afrikaans-speaking inhabitants of the working class southern suburbs of Johannesburg in the 1950s. It was first published by [[Tafelberg]], 1971.
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It was highly praised by virtually all the prominent theatre critics of the period, including such luminaries as [[Percy Baneshik]], [[Philippa Breytenbach]], [[Bill Brewer]], [[Terry Herbst]] and [[W.E.G. Louw]]. Besides numerous acting and directing awards, the text won the prestigious [[Hertzogprys|Hertzog Prize for Drama]] (with consideration of ''[[Die Nag van Legio]]''), the [[CNA Prize]] for Afrikaans Fiction and the [[Grosskopf Prize]] for the author.
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== Translations and adaptations ==
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An English version entitled '''''[[Seer in the Suburbs]]''''' (alternatively titled ''[[Backyard Dreamer]]''), was translated and adapted by [[Peter Krummeck]].
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== Performances ==
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1971: First performed in a record-breaking run by [[PACT]] at the [[Breytenbach Theatre]] from 12 August 1971, directed by [[Francois Swart]], featuring [[Marius Weyers]] (“Jakes”), [[Sandra Prinsloo]] (“Tiemie”), [[Louis van Niekerk]] ("Giel"), [[George Ballot]] ("Albertus"), [[Don Lamprecht]] ("Tjokkie"), [[Annette Engelbrecht]] ("Fé") and [[Tine Balder]] (as "Ma, [[Wilna Snyman]] taking over the role later). Repeated again by [[PACT]], with productions at various places in the country over the years. [[Gerben Kamper]] took over as Albertus and [[Karen van Wyk]] as Fé in later productions. Decor by [[Richard Cook]].
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1978: Produced by [[CAPAB]], directed by [[Schalk Jacobsz]] with [[Paul Slabolepszy]] (Jakes), [[Johan Botha]] (Tjokkie), [[Lida Meiring]] (Ma), [[Willem de la Querra]] (Giel), [[Johan Esterhuizen]] (Albertus), [[Fay Marais]] (Fé) and [[Mary Dreyer]] (Tiemie) in the [[Nico Malan Theatre]] (opening 9 September), [[Opera House]], Port Elizabeth from 3 October and the [[H.B. Thom Theatre]] in Stellenbosch, opening 10 October. [[Marko van der Colff]] played Jakes in Port Elizabeth and Stellenbosch. Designed by [[Peter Krummeck]], lighting by [[John T. Baker]].
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1980: Produced by [[PACOFS]] , directed by [[Schalk Jacobsz]] Decor and costumes by [[Cyril Londt]], lighting by [[Brian Evans]]. Stage manager [[William Czerepowicz]].
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1981: Produced by [[PACT]] with [[Ben Kruger]] (Jakes) and [[Amanda Strydom]] (Tiemie).
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1981: Performed in English as ''[[Seer in the Suburbs]]'' at the [[Baxter Theatre]] , opening 19 August, directed by [[Charles Comyn]]. The cast included [[Trix Pienaar]] (Ma), [[Peter Piccolo]] (Chockie), [[Peter Krummeck]] (Sam), [[Robin Smith]] (Jakes), [[Brümilda van Rensburg]] (Baby), [[Maria Schoeman]] (Fay). Lighting by [[Pip Marshall]].
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1981: Performed in English as ''[[Seer in the Suburbs]]'' at the the [[Academy Theatre]] Johannesburg, starring [[Dale Cutts]], [[Trudie Taljaard]], [[Bo Petersen]] and [[Marcel van Heerden]].
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1993: Staged by the [[University of Pretoria Drama Department]], directed by [[Louw Odendaal]], with [[Henning Botha]] (Giel), [[Alida Liebenberg]] (Ma), [[Peter Taljaard]] (Jakes), [[Hanlie Rolfes]] (Tiemie), [[John Kennedy]] (Tjokkie), [[Stéfan Booyscé-d’Ville]] (Albertus) and [[Onida Cowan]]/[[Sonja-Marie de la Rey]] (Fé).
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2002: Directed by [[Chris Vorster]] at the [[KKNK]], with [[Gys de Villiers]] as "Jakes" and [[Sandra Prinsloo]] as "Ma", [[Brian Webber]],  [[Anriette van Rooyen]], [[Franci Swanepoel]],  and [[Jacobus Venter]].
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2015: Performed at [[Aardklop]] starring [[Crystal-Donna Roberts]] [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3997616/] (Tiemie), [[Shaleen Surtie-Richards]] (Ma), [[Christo Davids]] (Tjokkie), [[Brendon Daniels]] (Jakes), [[Ivan Abrahams]] (Oom Giel).
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== Translations and adaptations ==
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An English version entitled ''[[Seer in the Suburbs]]'' (alternatively titled ''[[Backyard Dreamer]]''), adapted by [[Peter Krummeck]].
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1981: Performed in English at the [[Baxter Theatre]] , opening 19 August, directed by [[Charles Comyn]]. The cast included [[Trix Pienaar]] (Ma), [[Peter Piccolo]] (Chockie), [[Peter Krummeck]] (Sam), [[Robin Smith]] (Jakes), [[Brümilda van Rensburg]] (Baby), [[Maria Schoeman]] (Fay). Lighting by [[Pip Marshall]].
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1981: English text was also performed at the the [[Academy Theatre]] Johannesburg, starring [[Dale Cutts]], [[Trudie Taljaard]], [[Bo Petersen]] and [[Marcel van Heerden]].
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=The film by [[Quadro Films]](1973) =
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A script by [[P.G. du Plessis]] (based on his play) was filmed by [[Quadro Films]], directed by [[Francois Swart]], with cinematography by [[Koos Roets]] and editing by [[Tokkie Wehmeyer]].
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The film was basically a filmed version of the original stage production, with the same cast and director. The cast consisted of [[Marius Weyers]], [[Louis van Niekerk]], [[Sandra Prinsloo]], [[Don Lamprecht]], [[Wilna Snyman]], [[George Ballot]], [[Karen van Wyk]] and [[Don Barrigo]] (uncredited).
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Production credits for the film include  [[Colin Ward]]  (production manager), [[Eric Smith]] (as Erick Smith - music), [[Richard Cook]] (set design),  and [[Richard Lomba]] (sound).
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Released in 1973.
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= Sources =
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[[George Ballot]] scrapbooks. (Provisionally held in the [[ESAT Archive]], with the kind permission of Prof Muller Ballot[http://www.stellenboschwriters.com/ballotm.html] and consulted 2024).
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[[Brian Barrow]] and [[Yvonne Williams-Short]] (eds.). 1988. ''Theatre Alive! The [[Baxter Theatre|Baxter]] Story 1977-1987''. Cape Town: [[The Baxter Theatre]].
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[[PACT]] Newsletter, October 1971.
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Material (re Krummeck translation) held by [[NELM]]: [Collection: Baxter Archives]: 2003. 54. 46.
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''Siener in die Suburbs'' theatre programmes [[PACT]] 1972, [[PACOFS]] 1980.
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''[[Die Burger]]'', 3 March 2012) (re [[PACT]] 1981 production).
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''Seer in the Suburbs'' theatre programme (Baxter), 1981.
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[[University of Pretoria Drama Department]] theatre programme, 1993.
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http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2030382/
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''[[Beeld]]'', 8 October 2015.
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Latest revision as of 09:39, 30 November 2024

Siener in die Suburbs ("Clairvoyant in the Suburbs") is a hugely successful stage play by P.G. du Plessis (1934-2017).

Also the title of the filmed version of the play by Quadro Films.

The stage play by P.G. du Plessis(1971)

Original text

An enormously popular, much celebrated and multiple award-winning play depicting the lives of the “poor white” Afrikaans-speaking inhabitants of the working class southern suburbs of Johannesburg in the 1950s. It was first published by Tafelberg, 1971.

It was highly praised by virtually all the prominent theatre critics of the period, including such luminaries as Percy Baneshik, Philippa Breytenbach, Bill Brewer, Terry Herbst and W.E.G. Louw. Besides numerous acting and directing awards, the text won the prestigious Hertzog Prize for Drama (with consideration of Die Nag van Legio), the CNA Prize for Afrikaans Fiction and the Grosskopf Prize for the author.

Translations and adaptations

An English version entitled Seer in the Suburbs (alternatively titled Backyard Dreamer), was translated and adapted by Peter Krummeck.

Performances

1971: First performed in a record-breaking run by PACT at the Breytenbach Theatre from 12 August 1971, directed by Francois Swart, featuring Marius Weyers (“Jakes”), Sandra Prinsloo (“Tiemie”), Louis van Niekerk ("Giel"), George Ballot ("Albertus"), Don Lamprecht ("Tjokkie"), Annette Engelbrecht ("Fé") and Tine Balder (as "Ma, Wilna Snyman taking over the role later). Repeated again by PACT, with productions at various places in the country over the years. Gerben Kamper took over as Albertus and Karen van Wyk as Fé in later productions. Decor by Richard Cook.

1978: Produced by CAPAB, directed by Schalk Jacobsz with Paul Slabolepszy (Jakes), Johan Botha (Tjokkie), Lida Meiring (Ma), Willem de la Querra (Giel), Johan Esterhuizen (Albertus), Fay Marais (Fé) and Mary Dreyer (Tiemie) in the Nico Malan Theatre (opening 9 September), Opera House, Port Elizabeth from 3 October and the H.B. Thom Theatre in Stellenbosch, opening 10 October. Marko van der Colff played Jakes in Port Elizabeth and Stellenbosch. Designed by Peter Krummeck, lighting by John T. Baker.

1980: Produced by PACOFS , directed by Schalk Jacobsz Decor and costumes by Cyril Londt, lighting by Brian Evans. Stage manager William Czerepowicz.

1981: Produced by PACT with Ben Kruger (Jakes) and Amanda Strydom (Tiemie).

1981: Performed in English as Seer in the Suburbs at the Baxter Theatre , opening 19 August, directed by Charles Comyn. The cast included Trix Pienaar (Ma), Peter Piccolo (Chockie), Peter Krummeck (Sam), Robin Smith (Jakes), Brümilda van Rensburg (Baby), Maria Schoeman (Fay). Lighting by Pip Marshall.

1981: Performed in English as Seer in the Suburbs at the the Academy Theatre Johannesburg, starring Dale Cutts, Trudie Taljaard, Bo Petersen and Marcel van Heerden.


1993: Staged by the University of Pretoria Drama Department, directed by Louw Odendaal, with Henning Botha (Giel), Alida Liebenberg (Ma), Peter Taljaard (Jakes), Hanlie Rolfes (Tiemie), John Kennedy (Tjokkie), Stéfan Booyscé-d’Ville (Albertus) and Onida Cowan/Sonja-Marie de la Rey (Fé).

2002: Directed by Chris Vorster at the KKNK, with Gys de Villiers as "Jakes" and Sandra Prinsloo as "Ma", Brian Webber, Anriette van Rooyen, Franci Swanepoel, and Jacobus Venter.

2015: Performed at Aardklop starring Crystal-Donna Roberts [1] (Tiemie), Shaleen Surtie-Richards (Ma), Christo Davids (Tjokkie), Brendon Daniels (Jakes), Ivan Abrahams (Oom Giel).

Translations and adaptations

An English version entitled Seer in the Suburbs (alternatively titled Backyard Dreamer), adapted by Peter Krummeck.

1981: Performed in English at the Baxter Theatre , opening 19 August, directed by Charles Comyn. The cast included Trix Pienaar (Ma), Peter Piccolo (Chockie), Peter Krummeck (Sam), Robin Smith (Jakes), Brümilda van Rensburg (Baby), Maria Schoeman (Fay). Lighting by Pip Marshall.

1981: English text was also performed at the the Academy Theatre Johannesburg, starring Dale Cutts, Trudie Taljaard, Bo Petersen and Marcel van Heerden.

The film by Quadro Films(1973)

A script by P.G. du Plessis (based on his play) was filmed by Quadro Films, directed by Francois Swart, with cinematography by Koos Roets and editing by Tokkie Wehmeyer.

The film was basically a filmed version of the original stage production, with the same cast and director. The cast consisted of Marius Weyers, Louis van Niekerk, Sandra Prinsloo, Don Lamprecht, Wilna Snyman, George Ballot, Karen van Wyk and Don Barrigo (uncredited).

Production credits for the film include Colin Ward (production manager), Eric Smith (as Erick Smith - music), Richard Cook (set design), and Richard Lomba (sound).

Released in 1973.

Sources

George Ballot scrapbooks. (Provisionally held in the ESAT Archive, with the kind permission of Prof Muller Ballot[2] and consulted 2024).

Brian Barrow and Yvonne Williams-Short (eds.). 1988. Theatre Alive! The Baxter Story 1977-1987. Cape Town: The Baxter Theatre.

PACT Newsletter, October 1971.

Material (re Krummeck translation) held by NELM: [Collection: Baxter Archives]: 2003. 54. 46.

Siener in die Suburbs theatre programmes PACT 1972, PACOFS 1980.

Die Burger, 3 March 2012) (re PACT 1981 production).

Seer in the Suburbs theatre programme (Baxter), 1981.

University of Pretoria Drama Department theatre programme, 1993.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2030382/

Beeld, 8 October 2015.

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