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| − | ''Dog Days'' is a play by British playwright Simon Gray [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simon_Gray] (1936-2008). | + | ''[[Dog Days]]'' is a play by British playwright Simon Gray [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simon_Gray] (1936-2008). |
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| + | == The original text == | ||
| + | ''Dog Days'' is a play about the dog days of marriage. It is also about two brothers, more alike than they thought or knew. The play tells of difficult relationships and very human figures with a brutal honesty -- and lots of sharp humour. | ||
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| + | Published by Eyre Methuen (1976) ISBN 0-413-37270-7. | ||
== Performance history in South Africa == | == Performance history in South Africa == | ||
| − | 1983: Presented by [[Pieter Toerien Productions]], opening 19 October 1983 at the [[André Huguenet Theatre]] starring [[Michael Richard]], [[Louise Saint-Claire]] and [[Jonathan Rands]]. | + | 1983: Presented by [[Pieter Toerien Productions]], opening 19 October 1983 at the [[André Huguenet Theatre]] starring [[Michael Richard]], [[Louise Saint-Claire]] and [[Jonathan Rands]], directed by [[Nikolas Simmonds]]. |
== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
Copy of a flyer and invitation to subscribe for the 1983 season at the [[Alhambra Theatre]], New Doornfontein, Johannesburg, and the [[André Huguenet Theatre]], Hillbrow, Johannesburg, advertising ''[[Noises Off]]''; ''[[Agnes of God]]''; ''[[The Real Thing]]''; ''[[House Guest]]''; ''Dog Days''; ''[[Hello I'm 8!]]''; ''[[Side by Side by Sondheim]]'' and ''[[Twice Around the Park]]'' held by [[NELM]]: [Collection: FARMER, Anthony]: 2007. 18. 7. 10. | Copy of a flyer and invitation to subscribe for the 1983 season at the [[Alhambra Theatre]], New Doornfontein, Johannesburg, and the [[André Huguenet Theatre]], Hillbrow, Johannesburg, advertising ''[[Noises Off]]''; ''[[Agnes of God]]''; ''[[The Real Thing]]''; ''[[House Guest]]''; ''Dog Days''; ''[[Hello I'm 8!]]''; ''[[Side by Side by Sondheim]]'' and ''[[Twice Around the Park]]'' held by [[NELM]]: [Collection: FARMER, Anthony]: 2007. 18. 7. 10. | ||
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| + | Theatre programme held by [[NELM]]: [Collection: MARKET THEATRE]: 2014. 7. 141. | ||
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| + | ''Complete Review'' [http://www.complete-review.com/reviews/grays/dogdays.htm]. | ||
Go to [[ESAT Bibliography]] | Go to [[ESAT Bibliography]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:43, 15 January 2020
Dog Days is a play by British playwright Simon Gray [1] (1936-2008).
The original text
Dog Days is a play about the dog days of marriage. It is also about two brothers, more alike than they thought or knew. The play tells of difficult relationships and very human figures with a brutal honesty -- and lots of sharp humour.
Published by Eyre Methuen (1976) ISBN 0-413-37270-7.
Performance history in South Africa
1983: Presented by Pieter Toerien Productions, opening 19 October 1983 at the André Huguenet Theatre starring Michael Richard, Louise Saint-Claire and Jonathan Rands, directed by Nikolas Simmonds.
Sources
Copy of a flyer and invitation to subscribe for the 1983 season at the Alhambra Theatre, New Doornfontein, Johannesburg, and the André Huguenet Theatre, Hillbrow, Johannesburg, advertising Noises Off; Agnes of God; The Real Thing; House Guest; Dog Days; Hello I'm 8!; Side by Side by Sondheim and Twice Around the Park held by NELM: [Collection: FARMER, Anthony]: 2007. 18. 7. 10.
Theatre programme held by NELM: [Collection: MARKET THEATRE]: 2014. 7. 141.
Complete Review [2].
Go to ESAT Bibliography
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