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'''''A Touch of the Poet''''' [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Touch_of_the_Poet] is a play by American playwright [[Eugene O'Neill]] (1888–1953) [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eugene_O'Neill]. First performed on Broadway in 1958. | '''''A Touch of the Poet''''' [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Touch_of_the_Poet] is a play by American playwright [[Eugene O'Neill]] (1888–1953) [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eugene_O'Neill]. First performed on Broadway in 1958. | ||
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== Performance history in South Africa == | == Performance history in South Africa == | ||
| − | Produced | + | 1961: Produced as a prestige presentation for the [[National Theatre Organisation]] by American guest director [[Margaret Webster]], with [[Marda Vanne]] (Nora) and [[Johan Nell]] (Major Melody) in the leads and also featuring [[Arthur Hall]] (Jamie Cregan), [[Margaret Inglis]] (Deborah), [[Fiona Fraser]] (Sara), [[Patrick Mynhardt]] (Mickey), [[Anthony James]] (Gadsby), [[Lee Harris]] (Patch), [[Arne Gordon]] (Dan) and [[Ronald Shellton]] (O'Dowd). The production opened at the [[Alexander Theatre]] in Johannesburg, then toured the country. |
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| + | [[NTO]] theatre programme, 1961. | ||
| − | + | [[Petru Wessels|Petru]] & [[Carel Trichardt]] theatre programme collection. | |
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''Performing Arts'', HSRC, 1972. | ''Performing Arts'', HSRC, 1972. | ||
| − | Go to [[ | + | Go to [[ESAT Bibliography]] |
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Latest revision as of 07:06, 23 April 2016
A Touch of the Poet [1] is a play by American playwright Eugene O'Neill (1888–1953) [2]. First performed on Broadway in 1958.
Translations and adaptations
Performance history in South Africa
1961: Produced as a prestige presentation for the National Theatre Organisation by American guest director Margaret Webster, with Marda Vanne (Nora) and Johan Nell (Major Melody) in the leads and also featuring Arthur Hall (Jamie Cregan), Margaret Inglis (Deborah), Fiona Fraser (Sara), Patrick Mynhardt (Mickey), Anthony James (Gadsby), Lee Harris (Patch), Arne Gordon (Dan) and Ronald Shellton (O'Dowd). The production opened at the Alexander Theatre in Johannesburg, then toured the country.
Sources
NTO theatre programme, 1961.
Petru & Carel Trichardt theatre programme collection.
Performing Arts, HSRC, 1972.
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
