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| − | ''The Lisbon Traviata'', by | + | ''The Lisbon Traviata'', by Terrence McNally (1938-2020) [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terrence_McNally]. A tightly-written and very funny domestic drama that deals explicitly with gay love and sex. |
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== Performance history in South Africa == | == Performance history in South Africa == | ||
| − | The play was presented by [[Pieter Toerien]] at the [[Theatre on the Bay]] opening 3 May 1991 directed by [[Mark Graham]] starring [[Russel Savadier]] (Mendy), [[Neil McCarthy]] (Stephen), [[Andrew Wilson]] (Mike) and [[Guy de Lancey]] (Paul). Lighting design was by [[Jannie Swanepoel]], set design by [[Ann Carghill]], costumes co-ordinated by [[Colleen Moabelo]]. Russell Savadier was nominated for a [[Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards|Fleur du Cap Award]] for his role. | + | 1991: The play was presented by [[Pieter Toerien]] at the [[Leonard Rayne Theatre]] in March 1991 and at the [[Theatre on the Bay]] opening 3 May 1991 directed by [[Mark Graham]] starring [[Russel Savadier]] (Mendy), [[Neil McCarthy]] (Stephen), [[Andrew Wilson]] (Mike) and [[Guy de Lancey]] (Paul). Lighting design was by [[Jannie Swanepoel]], set design by [[Ann Carghill]], costumes co-ordinated by [[Colleen Moabelo]]. Russell Savadier was nominated for a [[Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards|Fleur du Cap Award]] for his role. |
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| − | ''Die Burger'', 11 March 1992. | + | Wikipedia [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lisbon_Traviata]. |
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| + | ''[[Die Burger]]'', 11 March 1992. | ||
''The Lisbon Traviata'' theatre programme, 1991. | ''The Lisbon Traviata'' theatre programme, 1991. | ||
| − | ''Weekly Mail'' 10-16 March 1991. | + | ''[[Weekly Mail]]'' 10-16 March 1991. |
Latest revision as of 13:30, 18 May 2022
The Lisbon Traviata, by Terrence McNally (1938-2020) [1]. A tightly-written and very funny domestic drama that deals explicitly with gay love and sex.
Contents
The original text
Published by Dramatists Play Service, 1992.
Translations and adaptations
Performance history in South Africa
1991: The play was presented by Pieter Toerien at the Leonard Rayne Theatre in March 1991 and at the Theatre on the Bay opening 3 May 1991 directed by Mark Graham starring Russel Savadier (Mendy), Neil McCarthy (Stephen), Andrew Wilson (Mike) and Guy de Lancey (Paul). Lighting design was by Jannie Swanepoel, set design by Ann Carghill, costumes co-ordinated by Colleen Moabelo. Russell Savadier was nominated for a Fleur du Cap Award for his role.
Sources
Wikipedia [2].
Die Burger, 11 March 1992.
The Lisbon Traviata theatre programme, 1991.
Weekly Mail 10-16 March 1991.
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