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

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 and the AKDA website, and is also available as a DVD, with the original cast.

Performance history in South Africa

Besides the radio and DVD versions, the piece was also performed at various festivals, billed as a cabaret, produced and directed by Albert Maritz with Tinarie van Wyk Loots, Frieda van den Heever and Erica Wessels.

Sources

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

https://akda.co.za/wp-content/uploads/woocommerce_uploads/2016/07/2007-VAN-WYK-LOUW-en-die-meisies-en-liedjies-.pdf

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

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