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| − | ''The Mystery of Irma Vep'' is a play in three acts by | + | ''[[The Mystery of Irma Vep]]'' is a play in three acts by Charles Ludlam (1943-1987). |
== The original text == | == The original text == | ||
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| + | It is a satire of several theatrical, literary and film genres, including Victorian melodrama, farce, the penny dreadful, ''Wuthering Heights'' and the Alfred Hitchcock film ''Rebecca'' (1940). | ||
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First produced by Ludlam's Ridiculous Theatrical Company, opening off-off-Broadway in New York City's Greenwich Village in September 1984 and closing in April 1986. | First produced by Ludlam's Ridiculous Theatrical Company, opening off-off-Broadway in New York City's Greenwich Village in September 1984 and closing in April 1986. | ||
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== Performance history in South Africa == | == Performance history in South Africa == | ||
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| − | + | 1993: Presented by [[NAPAC]] Drama directed by [[Greg King]] starring [[David Dennis]] in 1993. The production won the [[Durban Theatre Awards]] award for Best Production in 1994. | |
| − | 2007 | + | 2000: Directed by [[Alan Swerdlow]] at the [[Rex Garner Theatre]] starring [[Malcolm Terrey]]. Set by [[Denis Hutchinson]]. |
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| + | 2007 Produced by [[KickstArt]] productions. | ||
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| + | 2010: Produced by [[KickstArt]] productions starring [[Steven Stead]] in multiple roles. | ||
== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mystery_of_Irma_Vep | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mystery_of_Irma_Vep | ||
''The Star'' 16 August 2000. | ''The Star'' 16 August 2000. | ||
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| + | Go to [[ESAT Bibliography]] | ||
== Return to == | == Return to == | ||
| − | Return to [[ | + | Return to [[PLAYS I: Original SA plays]] |
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| + | Return to [[PLAYS II: Foreign plays]] | ||
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| + | Return to [[PLAYS III: Collections]] | ||
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| + | Return to [[PLAYS IV: Pageants and public performances]] | ||
| − | Return to [[ | + | Return to [[South_African_Festivals|South African Festivals and Competitions]] |
Return to [[The ESAT Entries]] | Return to [[The ESAT Entries]] | ||
Return to [[Main Page]] | Return to [[Main Page]] | ||
Revision as of 05:39, 10 December 2020
The Mystery of Irma Vep is a play in three acts by Charles Ludlam (1943-1987).
Contents
The original text
It is a satire of several theatrical, literary and film genres, including Victorian melodrama, farce, the penny dreadful, Wuthering Heights and the Alfred Hitchcock film Rebecca (1940).
First produced by Ludlam's Ridiculous Theatrical Company, opening off-off-Broadway in New York City's Greenwich Village in September 1984 and closing in April 1986.
Translations and adaptations
Performance history in South Africa
1993: Presented by NAPAC Drama directed by Greg King starring David Dennis in 1993. The production won the Durban Theatre Awards award for Best Production in 1994.
2000: Directed by Alan Swerdlow at the Rex Garner Theatre starring Malcolm Terrey. Set by Denis Hutchinson.
2007 Produced by KickstArt productions.
2010: Produced by KickstArt productions starring Steven Stead in multiple roles.
Sources
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mystery_of_Irma_Vep
The Star 16 August 2000.
Go to ESAT Bibliography
Return to
Return to PLAYS I: Original SA plays
Return to PLAYS II: Foreign plays
Return to PLAYS III: Collections
Return to PLAYS IV: Pageants and public performances
Return to South African Festivals and Competitions
Return to The ESAT Entries
Return to Main Page
