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(19**-) Actor, director and playwright. Brother of [[Vivian Braaf]], he studied at the [[University of the Western Cape]], where he became involved in amateur theatre in 1973, as a member of [[DRAMSOC]]. Later one of the founder members of the [[Cape Flats Players]] and from 1978-19* leader of the society.  As an actor most often played the lead in their plays, as well as some professional work with members of the company. Also in ''Halfmansput'' for television****. Directed many plays for the company. Wrote ''[[Asseblief Meisies]]'' ("Please Missus" - performed at the [[Kellerprinz-Drama Festival]] in 1982 by the [[Cape Flats Players]], winning a grant from the [[Department of Coloured Affairs]] for it). Created ''[[Senzinina]]''  with the [[Cape Flats Players]] (19*), performed in ''[[Aluta Continua]]'',  and compiler and performer (with his wife) of ''[[What about de lô?]]'' ( a programme of poetry and songs based on the works of [[Adam Small]]). In 2001 he became a lecturer in drama at the *** College, Kimberley
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'''Peter Braaf''' (19**-.) Actor, director and playwright.
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== Biography ==
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Brother of [[Vivian Braaf]].
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=== Training ===
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He studied at the [[University of the Western Cape]].
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=== Career ===
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While at university he became involved in amateur theatre in 1973, as a member of [[DRAMSOC]]. Later he was one of the founder members of the [[Cape Flats Players]] and from 1978-19* leader of the society.  As an actor most often played the lead in their plays, as well as some professional work with members of the company.  
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In 2001 he became a lecturer in drama at the *** College, Kimberley
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==Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance==
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Directed many plays for the [[Cape Flats Players]].  
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He wrote ''[[Asseblief Miesies]]'' ("Please Missus" - performed at the [[Kellerprinz-Drama Festival]] in 1982 by the [[Cape Flats Players]], winning a grant from the [[Department of Coloured Affairs]] for it). Created ''[[Senzinina]]''  with the [[Cape Flats Players]] (19*), performed in ''[[Aluta Continua]]''. He was compiler and performer (with his wife) of ''[[What about de lô?]]'' ( a programme of poetry and songs based on the works of [[Adam Small]]).
  
 
He was an adjudicator for the student drama competition, [[National Arts Festival]], 1988.
 
He was an adjudicator for the student drama competition, [[National Arts Festival]], 1988.
  
== Sources ==
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On television he was seen in ''Halfmansput''.
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== Awards, etc ==
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== Sources ==
  
Smith, 1990, January, 1997
 
  
Go to [[South African Theatre/Bibliography]]
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Go to [[ESAT Bibliography]]
  
 
== Return to ==
 
== Return to ==
  
Return to [[ESAT Personalities B]]
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Return to [[ESAT Personalities B]]  
  
 
Return to [[South_African_Theatre/Personalities|South African Theatre Personalities]]
 
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Revision as of 14:21, 7 April 2017

Peter Braaf (19**-.) Actor, director and playwright.

Biography

Brother of Vivian Braaf.

Training

He studied at the University of the Western Cape.

Career

While at university he became involved in amateur theatre in 1973, as a member of DRAMSOC. Later he was one of the founder members of the Cape Flats Players and from 1978-19* leader of the society. As an actor most often played the lead in their plays, as well as some professional work with members of the company.

In 2001 he became a lecturer in drama at the *** College, Kimberley

Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance

Directed many plays for the Cape Flats Players.

He wrote Asseblief Miesies ("Please Missus" - performed at the Kellerprinz-Drama Festival in 1982 by the Cape Flats Players, winning a grant from the Department of Coloured Affairs for it). Created Senzinina with the Cape Flats Players (19*), performed in Aluta Continua. He was compiler and performer (with his wife) of What about de lô? ( a programme of poetry and songs based on the works of Adam Small).

He was an adjudicator for the student drama competition, National Arts Festival, 1988.

On television he was seen in Halfmansput.

Awards, etc

Sources

Go to ESAT Bibliography

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