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| − | + | [[Dinkteater]] was a Pretoria based and highly regarded experimental theatre group founded by [[Danie Burger]] (1946-2025) and [[Pieter Brand]] (195*-2018) in 1974. | |
| − | Return to [[South_African_Theatre/ | + | Though mostly working in [[Afrikaans]], the company was often referred to as '''[[Think Theatre]]''' in English reviews and so on. |
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| + | ''Not to be confused with the Durban-based company '''[[Think Theatre Productions]]''' (2005-).'' | ||
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| + | ==The company== | ||
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| + | Inspired by the recently opened [[Space Theatre]] in Cape Town, and based on the principles pioneered by [[Peter Brook]] and [[Jerzy Grotowski]], the group sought to do ''avant garde'' theatre work in [[Afrikaans]]. The cast was a mix of former drama students and amateurs, all performing without remuneration, but seeking to conform to professional standards in rehearsal and performance. | ||
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| + | Among their productions were a number of [[Afrikaans]] versions of Elizabethan and Jacobean plays. Among them: ''[[The Duchess of Malfi]]'' by Webster, ''[[ Die Koning Sterf]]'' (''[[Exit the King]]'' by Ionesco), as well as more contemporary works by various writers, like ''[[Die Diensmeisies]]'' (''[[The Maids]]'' by Genet). | ||
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| + | A number of original new [[Afrikaans]] plays were also staged, including ''[[Bloedlyn]]'' (1974) and ''[[Wie is Leopold?]]'' (197*), both by [[Temple Hauptfleisch]], ''[[Die Duiwel, sy handlanger en die drie ligtekooie]]'' by [[Marlene van Niekerk]] (all three the foregoing directed by Burger), ''[[Ballade van Rama en Mara|Die Ballade van Rama en Mara]]'' by [[Benoni de Haeck]] (197*) and **** by [[Johan Visser]] (197*), the latter two directed by Brand. | ||
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| + | In 1979 they produced the cabaret ''[[Papawerwyn]]'' by [[Hennie Aucamp]]. | ||
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| + | ==The venues== | ||
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| + | The company initially utilized a converted warehouse loft in Potgieter street for many years, calling it [[Dinkteater/Think Theatre]]. | ||
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| + | In the early 1980s it briefly became a theatre club, utilizing various established venues in Pretoria, but then closed as both partners went on to other careers. | ||
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| + | ==Sources== | ||
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| + | Material held in the [[Danie Burger]] donation in the [[Performing Arts Research Collection]] at the [[Africa Open Institute]], [[Stellenbosch University]]. | ||
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| + | Go to [[ESAT Bibliography]] | ||
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| + | Return to [[South_African_Films]] | ||
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| + | Return to [[South_African_Theatre/Personalities|South African Theatre Personalities]] | ||
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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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Latest revision as of 06:36, 2 February 2026
Dinkteater was a Pretoria based and highly regarded experimental theatre group founded by Danie Burger (1946-2025) and Pieter Brand (195*-2018) in 1974.
Though mostly working in Afrikaans, the company was often referred to as Think Theatre in English reviews and so on.
Not to be confused with the Durban-based company Think Theatre Productions (2005-).
Contents
The company
Inspired by the recently opened Space Theatre in Cape Town, and based on the principles pioneered by Peter Brook and Jerzy Grotowski, the group sought to do avant garde theatre work in Afrikaans. The cast was a mix of former drama students and amateurs, all performing without remuneration, but seeking to conform to professional standards in rehearsal and performance.
Among their productions were a number of Afrikaans versions of Elizabethan and Jacobean plays. Among them: The Duchess of Malfi by Webster, Die Koning Sterf (Exit the King by Ionesco), as well as more contemporary works by various writers, like Die Diensmeisies (The Maids by Genet).
A number of original new Afrikaans plays were also staged, including Bloedlyn (1974) and Wie is Leopold? (197*), both by Temple Hauptfleisch, Die Duiwel, sy handlanger en die drie ligtekooie by Marlene van Niekerk (all three the foregoing directed by Burger), Die Ballade van Rama en Mara by Benoni de Haeck (197*) and **** by Johan Visser (197*), the latter two directed by Brand.
In 1979 they produced the cabaret Papawerwyn by Hennie Aucamp.
The venues
The company initially utilized a converted warehouse loft in Potgieter street for many years, calling it Dinkteater/Think Theatre.
In the early 1980s it briefly became a theatre club, utilizing various established venues in Pretoria, but then closed as both partners went on to other careers.
Sources
Material held in the Danie Burger donation in the Performing Arts Research Collection at the Africa Open Institute, Stellenbosch University.
Go to ESAT Bibliography
Return to
Return to South_African_Films
Return to South African Theatre Personalities
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 South_African_Venues,_Companies,_Societies,_etc
Return to The ESAT Entries
Return to Main Page
