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The play has served as the basis for many adaptations and experiments over the years, both local and international. See for example ''[[Oedipus]]'' by Seneca, ***, and **. South African examples include (See also: [[Classical Theatre|Classical Theatre in South Africa]] ) | The play has served as the basis for many adaptations and experiments over the years, both local and international. See for example ''[[Oedipus]]'' by Seneca, ***, and **. South African examples include (See also: [[Classical Theatre|Classical Theatre in South Africa]] ) | ||
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== ''Oedipus'' by Seneca == | == ''Oedipus'' by Seneca == | ||
''Oedipus'' (''Oidipus'') is a tragic play that was written by Lucius Annaeus Seneca at some time during the 1st century AD. It is a retelling of the story of Oedipus, as told in ''[[Oedipus Rex|Oedipus the King]]'' by the Athenian playwright, Sophocles. It is written in Latin and was not intended to be performed, but rather recited at private gatherings. | ''Oedipus'' (''Oidipus'') is a tragic play that was written by Lucius Annaeus Seneca at some time during the 1st century AD. It is a retelling of the story of Oedipus, as told in ''[[Oedipus Rex|Oedipus the King]]'' by the Athenian playwright, Sophocles. It is written in Latin and was not intended to be performed, but rather recited at private gatherings. | ||
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== ''[[Oedipus]]'' by Ted Hughes == | == ''[[Oedipus]]'' by Ted Hughes == | ||
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The English poet laureate Ted Hughes published a translation of the play in 1969. | The English poet laureate Ted Hughes published a translation of the play in 1969. | ||
| + | This version of the play was presented by [[PACT]] Drama in 1971 in the [[Arena]] of the [[State Theatre]] under the direction of [[Schalk Jacobsz]] starring [[Jan Engelen]], [[Joan Friedman]], [[Frantz Dobrowsky]], [[Nigel Vermaas]], [[Marion Craig-Smith]], [[Stephan Bouwer]], [[Noel Roos]] and [[Will Bernard]], choreographed by [[Francois Swart]]. | ||
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In 1980 the adaptation by Hughes was staged at the [[Baxter Theatre]], directed by [[Barney Simon]]. The cast included [[Danny Keogh]], [[Grethe Fox]], [[Michael O'Brien]], [[Joko Scott]], [[Thoko Ntshinga]], [[Richard Grant]], [[Linda Harris]], [[Fiona Ramsay]]. | In 1980 the adaptation by Hughes was staged at the [[Baxter Theatre]], directed by [[Barney Simon]]. The cast included [[Danny Keogh]], [[Grethe Fox]], [[Michael O'Brien]], [[Joko Scott]], [[Thoko Ntshinga]], [[Richard Grant]], [[Linda Harris]], [[Fiona Ramsay]]. | ||
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Source: Barrow, Brian & Williams-Short, Yvonne (eds.). 1988. ''Theatre Alive! The Baxter Story 1977-1987''. | Source: Barrow, Brian & Williams-Short, Yvonne (eds.). 1988. ''Theatre Alive! The Baxter Story 1977-1987''. | ||
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Classic Greek tragedy by Sophocles. Classical Theatre in South Africa
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Performance history in South Africa
In Greek
In English
South African Translations
1938, students of the Potchefstroom University College performed a prose translation into Afrikaans by L.J. du Plessis. ( P.J. Conradie, 1999)
Translated into Afrikaans by Theo Wassenaar (Koning Oidipus). This was produced by the Volksteater in the main hall of the City Hall, Pretoria, 9-10 June 1938, directed by Isobel de Waal, featuring H.J. Oberholzer in the lead, with Anna Neethling-Pohl as Iocasta. Set designed and painted by J.H Pierneef and S. Schwartz Costumes by Anna Botha.
The same text was done professionally by NTO in 1955 for the Pretoria Centenary celebrations, directed by Johan de Meester, decor and costumes Frank Graves lighting by Harry Ligoff, with André Huguenet and Anna Neethling-Pohl in the lead. Also featuring Francois Marais, Roelof Botha, Ben Cronjé, Andries Brink, Johan van Rensburg, Jannie Gildenhuys, Hannes Horne, Leendert Verdoorn.
Adaptations and influences
The play has served as the basis for many adaptations and experiments over the years, both local and international. See for example Oedipus by Seneca, ***, and **. South African examples include (See also: Classical Theatre in South Africa )
Oedipus by Seneca
Oedipus (Oidipus) is a tragic play that was written by Lucius Annaeus Seneca at some time during the 1st century AD. It is a retelling of the story of Oedipus, as told in Oedipus the King by the Athenian playwright, Sophocles. It is written in Latin and was not intended to be performed, but rather recited at private gatherings.
Oedipus by Ted Hughes
The English poet laureate Ted Hughes published a translation of the play in 1969.
This version of the play was presented by PACT Drama in 1971 in the Arena of the State Theatre under the direction of Schalk Jacobsz starring Jan Engelen, Joan Friedman, Frantz Dobrowsky, Nigel Vermaas, Marion Craig-Smith, Stephan Bouwer, Noel Roos and Will Bernard, choreographed by Francois Swart.
In 1980 the adaptation by Hughes was staged at the Baxter Theatre, directed by Barney Simon. The cast included Danny Keogh, Grethe Fox, Michael O'Brien, Joko Scott, Thoko Ntshinga, Richard Grant, Linda Harris, Fiona Ramsay.
A translation into Afrikaans by Noël Roos, Libé Ferreira and Johann van Heerden of this version was directed by Roos for the University of Stellenbosch Drama Department in October 1982, starring Albert Maritz, Libé Ferreira, Belinda Richardson, Antoinette Pienaar, Nicola van der Walt, Trudi Huskisson, Michelle Alberts, Isadora Verwey and Ilze Swanepoel.
Oedipus by Hugo Claus
Based on Seneca's Oedipus, translated into Afrikaans by Wim Vorster. Presented by SUKOVS Toneel in 1990, performed in the André Huguenet Theatre, Bloemfontein. Direction was by Jannie Gildenhuys, decor designed by Johnny Boerstoel, costumes by James Parker and lighting by Martin Pelser. Members of the cast were Gerben Kamper, Isadora Verwey, Cobus de Villiers, Ernst Eloff, Dorette Nel, James van Helsdingen, Marga van Rooy, Christo Compion, Marion Holm, Hennie Baird.
Greek by Stephen Berkoff
Oidipoes by Ben Dehaeck
A one-act version of the Oedipus story. **
Sources
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oedipus_(Seneca)
Helikon, 5(21), 1955.
Source: Barrow, Brian & Williams-Short, Yvonne (eds.). 1988. Theatre Alive! The Baxter Story 1977-1987.
Oedipus theatre programmes, PACT, 1971, 1990.
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