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| − | ''[[Damsels in Distress]]'' is a trilogy of plays | + | ''[[Damsels in Distress]]'' is a trilogy of plays by British playwright [[Alan Ayckbourn]]. |
== The original text == | == The original text == | ||
| − | The three plays, ''GamePlan'', ''FlatSpin'' and ''RolePlay'', were originally performed as a set by the Stephen Joseph Theatre Company (SJT). The plays were written to be performed by the same seven actors using the same set. Although the plays loosely shared some common themes, the three stories were independent of each other and unconnected. | + | |
| + | The three plays, ''GamePlan'', ''FlatSpin'' and ''RolePlay'', were originally performed as a set by the Stephen Joseph Theatre Company (SJT) in 2001 . The plays were written to be performed by the same seven actors using the same set. Although the plays loosely shared some common themes, the three stories were independent of each other and unconnected. | ||
==Translations and adaptations== | ==Translations and adaptations== | ||
== Performance history in South Africa == | == Performance history in South Africa == | ||
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2003: Performed at the [[Montecasino Theatre]], Johannesburg, in July 2003 under the direction of [[Malcolm Terrey]] starring himself, [[Clare Marshall]], [[Ron Smerczak]], [[Alexandra Bairnsfather Cloete]], [[James Alexander]], [[Natalie Hughes]], [[Jocelyn Stern]]. Set designed by [[Jannie Swanepoel]]. | 2003: Performed at the [[Montecasino Theatre]], Johannesburg, in July 2003 under the direction of [[Malcolm Terrey]] starring himself, [[Clare Marshall]], [[Ron Smerczak]], [[Alexandra Bairnsfather Cloete]], [[James Alexander]], [[Natalie Hughes]], [[Jocelyn Stern]]. Set designed by [[Jannie Swanepoel]]. | ||
== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Damsels_in_Distress_(plays) | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Damsels_in_Distress_(plays) | ||
Revision as of 06:25, 12 December 2020
Damsels in Distress is a trilogy of plays by British playwright Alan Ayckbourn.
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The original text
The three plays, GamePlan, FlatSpin and RolePlay, were originally performed as a set by the Stephen Joseph Theatre Company (SJT) in 2001 . The plays were written to be performed by the same seven actors using the same set. Although the plays loosely shared some common themes, the three stories were independent of each other and unconnected.
Translations and adaptations
Performance history in South Africa
2003: Performed at the Montecasino Theatre, Johannesburg, in July 2003 under the direction of Malcolm Terrey starring himself, Clare Marshall, Ron Smerczak, Alexandra Bairnsfather Cloete, James Alexander, Natalie Hughes, Jocelyn Stern. Set designed by Jannie Swanepoel.
Sources
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Damsels_in_Distress_(plays)
The Citizen 7 July 2003.
Theatre programme held by NELM: Location: [Collection: TURNER, Sophie]: 2007. 27. 3.
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