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| + | Based on a book by J.C. Steyn, adapted by [[Albert Maritz]] and his cast as a radio text featuring three performers. The piece was researched, compiled and edited by [[Albert Maritz|Maritz]] in collaboration with [[Tinarie van Wyk Loots]], [[Frieda van den Heever]] and [[Erica Wessels]]. | ||
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==Translations and adaptations== | ==Translations and adaptations== | ||
== Performance history in South Africa == | == Performance history in South Africa == | ||
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| + | Produced and directed by [[Albert Maritz]] with [[Tinarie van Wyk Loots]], [[Frieda van den Heever]] and [[Erica Wessels]] | ||
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Revision as of 16:22, 5 February 2024
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
Contents
The original text
Utilizing 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 represented in the cast.
Based on a book by J.C. Steyn, adapted by Albert Maritz and his cast as a radio text featuring three performers. The piece was researched, compiled and edited by Maritz in collaboration with Tinarie van Wyk Loots, Frieda van den Heever and Erica Wessels.
The text of Van Wyk Louw en die Meisies is available on the LitNet-spens.
Translations and adaptations
Performance history in South Africa
Produced and directed by Albert Maritz with Tinarie van Wyk Loots, Frieda van den Heever and Erica Wessels
Sources
Go to ESAT Bibliography
Return to
Return to South_African_Films
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 South African Radio Plays and Serials
Return to South African Television Plays and Series
Return to The ESAT Entries
Return to Main Page
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
