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== Performance history in South Africa == | == Performance history in South Africa == | ||
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Panorama can refer to a theatrical form, to a South African journal, or to a South African play (and later novel).
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Panorama as a theatrical form
In the mid-19th century, panoramic paintings and models became a very popular way to represent landscapes, topographic views and historical events. Audiences of Europe in this period were thrilled by the aspect of illusion, immersed in a winding 360 degree panorama and given the impression of standing in a new environment.
A distinction is sometimes made between a simple panorama and a moving panorama, of which Albert Smith seems to have been a leading innovator in England. Once again, they would on occasion be part of an evening's entertainment and include narration by a presenter, music and songs, dances, etc.
For more information on the theatrical uses of the term , see the entry on Diorama
Panorama, a South African journal
Panorama, a play (and novel) by Pieter-Dirk Uys (1945-)
The original text
First performed in 1987 and published in Paradise is Closing Down and Other Plays by Penguin on August 31, 1989. Text available in Afrikaans and in English versions.
Translations and adaptations
Uys used the play as the basis for a novel of the same name, published by Missing Ink in 2013.
Performance history in South Africa
1987: First produced on 5th July at the Grahamstown Festival: Directed by Pieter-Dirk Uys, with Lynne Maree, Susan Coetzer-Opperman, Thoko Ntshinga, Richard van der Westhuizen.
1988 Pretoria/JHB: Directed by Pieter-Dirk Uys, with Lyn Hooker, Susan Coetzer-Opperman, Thoko Ntshinga, Robin Smith.
1988 Cape Town: Bo Petersen, Marion Holm, Lulu Gallo, Peter Krummeck – dir: Ralph Lawson.
1988 London King’s Head Theatre: Directed by Penny Cherns with Jemma Redgrave, Natasha Williams, Di Kent, Ken Sharrock.
Sources
Pieter-Dirk Uys. 1989. Paradise is Closing Down and Other Plays, Penguin Publishers.
http://pdu.co.za/panorama.html
http://pdu.co.za/panorama%20novel.html
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