Wyk en die Meisies

Wyk en die Meisies ("Wyk and the girls") is a documentary musical drama about the life and work of the Afrikaans poet and playwright N.P. van Wyk Louw.

Also known as Van Wyk Louw en die Meisies

The original text

Based on a book by J.C. Steyn, adapted by Albert Maritz and his cast as a stage and radio text featuring three musical performers. The piece was researched, compiled and edited by Maritz in collaboration with Tinarie van Wyk Loots, Frieda van den Heever and Erica Wessels.

Naam van kopiereghouerUtilizing contemporary music, it explores the life and controversies surrounding the revered poet and playwright, exploring his time in the Netherlands, his views on politics, religion, the Broederbond, Verwoerd, and... the girls.

Productions

Produced and directed by Albert Maritz

Sources

https://www.litnet.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/maritz_van_wyk_louw.pdf

https://strooming.jouafrikaans.co.za/programs/wyk-en-die-meisiesmp4-5d7ad5?categoryId=81984