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Revision as of 05:34, 14 September 2018
Gertrude Stein and a Companion is a play by Win Wells.
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The original text
A bio-drama that tells the story of the incredible relationship between Gertrude Stein and Alice B. Toklas. Published as Gertrude Stein and a Companion: A Play by Samuel French, 1986.
Translations and adaptations
Performance history in South Africa
1985: Performed by the Market Theatre Company, directed by Robert Whitehead with lighting design by Wesley France and set design by Whitehead and France. The role of Gertrude Stein was played by Janice Honeyman and that of Alice B. Toklas by Vanessa Cooke.
1996: Performed by CAPAB Drama at the Nico Arena, directed by Roy Sargeant, with design was by Michael Mitchell and lighting by Malcolm Hurrell. Diane Wilson portrayed Gertrude Stein and Alice B. Toklas was played by Mary Dreyer.
2018: Performed by Shirley Johnston (as Gertrude Stein) and Lynita Crofford (as Alice B Toklas), directed by Chris Weare. The play opened at the Alexander Bar and Café then played at other venues, including The Drama Factory, Somerset West (14 and 15 September), and Alexander Bar and Café one more (8-20 October).
Sources
Gertrude Stein and a Companion theatre programmes 1985 and 1996.
https://alexanderbar.co.za/show/getrudesteinandacompanion/
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