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Classic Greek tragedy by Sophocles. Classical Theatre in South Africa
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Performance history in South Africa
In Greek
In English
South African Translations
Translated into Afrikaans by Theo Wassenaar (Koning Oidipus). This was produced by the Volksteater in the main hall of the City Hall, Pretoria, 9-10 June 1938, directed by Isobel de Waal, featuring H.J. Oberholzer in the lead, with Anna Neethling-Pohl as Iocasta. Set designed and painted by J.H Pierneef and S. Schwartz Costumes by Anna Botha.
The same text was done professionally by NTO in 1955 for the Pretoria Centenary celebrations, directed by Johan de Meester, decor and costumes Frank Graves lighting by Harry Ligoff, with André Huguenet and Anna Neethling-Pohl in the lead. Also featuring Francois Marais, Roelof Botha, Ben Cronjé, Andries Brink, Johan van Rensburg, Jannie Gildenhuys, Hannes Horne, Leendert Verdoorn.
Adaptations and influences
The play has served as the basis for many adaptations and experiments over the years, both local and international. See for example Oedipus by Seneca, ***, and **. South African examples include (See also: Classical Theatre in South Africa )
Oepdipus by Seneca
Oedipus is a tragic play that was written by Lucius Annaeus Seneca at some time during the 1st century AD. It is a retelling of the story of Oedipus, as told in Oedipus the King by the Athenian playwright, Sophocles. It is written in Latin and was not intended to be performed, but rather recited at private gatherings. (Source: Wikipedia).
Oedipus by Ted Hughes
The English poet laureate Ted Hughes published a translation of the play in 1969.
In 1980 the adaptation by Hughes was staged at the Baxter Theatre, directed by Barney Simon. The cast included Danny Keogh, Grethe Fox, Michael O'Brien, Joko Scott, Thoko Ntshinga, Richard Grant, Linda Harris, Fiona Ramsay. (Source: Barrow, Brian & Williams-Short, Yvonne (eds.). 1988. Theatre Alive! The Baxter Story 1977-1987).
Oedipus by Hugo Claus
Greek by Stephen Berkoff
Oidipoes by Ben Dehaeck
A one-act version of the Oedipus story. **
Sources
Helikon, 5(21), 1955.
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