Difference between revisions of "W.J. du P. Erlank"
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(1901-19*) Academic, author, translator and cultural leader. Wrote under the pseudonym [[Eitemal]]. | (1901-19*) Academic, author, translator and cultural leader. Wrote under the pseudonym [[Eitemal]]. | ||
| − | + | == Biography == | |
| − | + | Born in Wolmeransstad and completed his high school studies at the Boys High School, Potchefstroom. | |
| − | + | === Training === | |
| − | + | Studied at the [[University of Pretoria|Transvaal University College]] in Pretoria, the University of the Witwatersrand, the Gemeentelike Universiteit , Amsterdam and [[University of Pretoria]]. | |
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| − | Became a board member for the Cape region on [[NTO]], and heavily involved in arguing for a regional branch and ultimately leading to the founding of the four performing arts councils. Also instrumental in inviting [[Fred Engelen]] to become the head of the [[Universiteit van Stellenbosch Drama Departement|Drama Department]] at the University of Stellenbosch. | + | |
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| + | He was professor in Dutch literature at the [[Stellenbosch University]] (1950-1966), cultural attaché in the SA embassy in Den Haag, Netherlands (1967-1971). | ||
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| + | ==Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance== | ||
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| + | Besides his numerous novels and stories, he wrote one play (''[[So Praat die Ou Rivier]]'') which was produced by [[NTO]] in 1954, playing for 121 performances. Published by * in 19*. | ||
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| + | He was a prolific translator, and his translations of plays include ''[[Macbeth]]'' (performed by the [[University of Stellenbosch]] in 1967) and ''[[Voorlopige Vonnis]]'' ("Provisional Sentence") by Jozef van Hoeck (performed by [[NTO]], 1958). | ||
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| + | The [[Eitemal]] translation was used as the basis for ''[[Macbeth|macbeth.slapeloos]]'' (devised and directed by [[Marthinus Basson]] in 2013-2014). | ||
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| + | Became a board member for the Cape region on [[NTO]], and heavily involved in arguing for a regional branch and ultimately leading to the founding of the four performing arts councils. Also instrumental in inviting [[Fred Engelen]] to become the head of the [[Universiteit van Stellenbosch Drama Departement|Drama Department]] at the University of Stellenbosch. He also served as a member of the [[Publications Council]] in the 1970s. , [[NTO]] and [[CAPAB]]. | ||
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| + | == Awards, etc == | ||
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[[HAUM]], 1974. ''Stellenbosse Galery'', p.15. | [[HAUM]], 1974. ''Stellenbosse Galery'', p.15. | ||
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Revision as of 09:03, 8 October 2014
(1901-19*) Academic, author, translator and cultural leader. Wrote under the pseudonym Eitemal.
Contents
Biography
Born in Wolmeransstad and completed his high school studies at the Boys High School, Potchefstroom.
Training
Studied at the Transvaal University College in Pretoria, the University of the Witwatersrand, the Gemeentelike Universiteit , Amsterdam and University of Pretoria.
Career
He was professor in Dutch literature at the Stellenbosch University (1950-1966), cultural attaché in the SA embassy in Den Haag, Netherlands (1967-1971).
Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance
Besides his numerous novels and stories, he wrote one play (So Praat die Ou Rivier) which was produced by NTO in 1954, playing for 121 performances. Published by * in 19*.
He was a prolific translator, and his translations of plays include Macbeth (performed by the University of Stellenbosch in 1967) and Voorlopige Vonnis ("Provisional Sentence") by Jozef van Hoeck (performed by NTO, 1958).
The Eitemal translation was used as the basis for macbeth.slapeloos (devised and directed by Marthinus Basson in 2013-2014).
Became a board member for the Cape region on NTO, and heavily involved in arguing for a regional branch and ultimately leading to the founding of the four performing arts councils. Also instrumental in inviting Fred Engelen to become the head of the Drama Department at the University of Stellenbosch. He also served as a member of the Publications Council in the 1970s. , NTO and CAPAB.
Awards, etc
Sources
HAUM, 1974. Stellenbosse Galery, p.15.
Go to ESAT Bibliography
Return to
Return to ESAT Personalities E
Return to South African Theatre Personalities
Return to The ESAT Entries
Return to Main Page
