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| − | ''Diary of a Madman'' by Nikolai Vasil'evich Gogol' (1809-1852). A popular one-man piece, about one man's descent into insanity. Based | + | ''Diary of a Madman'' by Nikolai Vasil'evich Gogol' (1809-1852). A popular one-man piece, about one man's descent into insanity. Based on a short-story, often performed by actors on tour in South Africa. Memorable versions include [[Peter Prowse]] in his adaptation in co-operation with [[Gerald Wilson]] and performed at the Old Causerie, Hotel Edward, Durban, in 1968. |
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| + | Directed for [[CAPAB]] Drama in association with Ady Theatre Company by [[Karoly Pinter]], starring [[Ron Smerczak]]. Music composed by Willem Nel, costumes by Katia Hornchen. | ||
Diary of a Madman, Nikolai Gogol. (Dir) [[Michael Swinton]], [[David Muller]], [[Artscape]], 2001. | Diary of a Madman, Nikolai Gogol. (Dir) [[Michael Swinton]], [[David Muller]], [[Artscape]], 2001. | ||
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| + | == Sources == | ||
| + | ''[[Teater SA]]'', 1(2), 1968. | ||
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| + | Programme notes, 1988 | ||
Revision as of 14:45, 31 January 2014
Diary of a Madman by Nikolai Vasil'evich Gogol' (1809-1852). A popular one-man piece, about one man's descent into insanity. Based on a short-story, often performed by actors on tour in South Africa. Memorable versions include Peter Prowse in his adaptation in co-operation with Gerald Wilson and performed at the Old Causerie, Hotel Edward, Durban, in 1968.
Directed for CAPAB Drama in association with Ady Theatre Company by Karoly Pinter, starring Ron Smerczak. Music composed by Willem Nel, costumes by Katia Hornchen.
Diary of a Madman, Nikolai Gogol. (Dir) Michael Swinton, David Muller, Artscape, 2001.
Sources
Teater SA, 1(2), 1968.
Programme notes, 1988
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