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''[[Die Twee Lampe]]'' ("the two lamps") is an [[Afrikaans]] play in three acts by [[Uys Krige]]. | ''[[Die Twee Lampe]]'' ("the two lamps") is an [[Afrikaans]] play in three acts by [[Uys Krige]]. | ||
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| − | + | Based on a short story, ''[[Die Vader]]'', by [[Uys Krige]]'s mother, [[Sannie Uys]], | |
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| + | First published in 1951, then by [[Human & Rousseau]] in 1975 (twice reprinted, 1977 and 1980). | ||
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| + | ==Translations and adaptations== | ||
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| + | == Performance history in South Africa == | ||
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| + | Translated into English as ''[[The Two Lamps]]'' by Krige himself, it was first staged in Cape Town in 1962 and in 1963 received one of two [[Rosamund Gilder Awards]] for plays from the African Continent. Published (with ''[[The Big Shots]]'') in ''[[The Two Lamps]]'' by [[HAUM]], 1964. | ||
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| + | Published [[Afrikaans]] text, 1980 print. | ||
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Material held by [[NELM]]: NELM Location: 822. 2 KRI; JCC: 822. 2 KRI; JSC: 822. 2 KRI. | Material held by [[NELM]]: NELM Location: 822. 2 KRI; JCC: 822. 2 KRI; JSC: 822. 2 KRI. | ||
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| + | First published in 1951. Translated into English as ''[[The Two Lamps]]'' by Krige himself, and staged by ** in Cape Town in 1962 and in 1963 received one of two [[Rosamund Gilder Awards]] for plays from the African Continent. Published (with ''[[The Big Shots]]'') in ''[[The Two Lamps]]'' by [[HAUM]], 1964. [[Human & Rousseau]], 1975 (twice reprinted, 1977 and 1980). | ||
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| + | Note based on an entry in the [[NELM]] catalogue with reference to ''[[The Two Lamps]]'': This version is completely rewritten, not a direct translation from the original [[Afrikaans]]; | ||
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Revision as of 05:49, 11 October 2026
Die Twee Lampe ("the two lamps") is an Afrikaans play in three acts by Uys Krige.
Contents
The original text
Based on a short story, Die Vader, by Uys Krige's mother, Sannie Uys,
First published in 1951, then by Human & Rousseau in 1975 (twice reprinted, 1977 and 1980).
Translations and adaptations
Performance history in South Africa
Translated into English as The Two Lamps by Krige himself, it was first staged in Cape Town in 1962 and in 1963 received one of two Rosamund Gilder Awards for plays from the African Continent. Published (with The Big Shots) in The Two Lamps by HAUM, 1964.
Sources
Published Afrikaans text, 1980 print.
Material held by NELM: NELM Location: 822. 2 KRI; JCC: 822. 2 KRI; JSC: 822. 2 KRI.
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 South_African_Venues,_Companies,_Societies,_etc
Return to The ESAT Entries
Return to Main Page
First published in 1951. Translated into English as The Two Lamps by Krige himself, and staged by ** in Cape Town in 1962 and in 1963 received one of two Rosamund Gilder Awards for plays from the African Continent. Published (with The Big Shots) in The Two Lamps by HAUM, 1964. Human & Rousseau, 1975 (twice reprinted, 1977 and 1980).
Note based on an entry in the NELM catalogue with reference to The Two Lamps: This version is completely rewritten, not a direct translation from the original Afrikaans;
Sources
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Return to South African Theatre Plays
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