Difference between revisions of "Diepe Grond"
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(Lit: "Deep Ground", a play on the [[Afrikaans]] version of the saying "Still waters run deep"] by [[Reza de Wet]]. A disturbing metaphoric look at the Afrikaner psyche, a Gothic style story of incest, apparent madness and murder on a secluded farm. The play caused a sensation when it was first performed. | (Lit: "Deep Ground", a play on the [[Afrikaans]] version of the saying "Still waters run deep"] by [[Reza de Wet]]. A disturbing metaphoric look at the Afrikaner psyche, a Gothic style story of incest, apparent madness and murder on a secluded farm. The play caused a sensation when it was first performed. | ||
| − | First published by [[HAUM]]-Literêr in | + | First published by [[HAUM]]-Literêr in 1987, then as a part of [[Vrystaat Trilogie]] ["Free State Trilogy"] in 1991 ([[HAUM]]-Literêr) and in English as ''[[Dearth]]'' ''[[Deep Ground]]''?* in the collection **** published by in 2000?*. |
| + | (S: Market Theatre, 1985, P:1987, Tr: Dearth.) | ||
== Productions == | == Productions == | ||
| − | 1984: First production at the [[Kampustoneel]] festival in by the Rhodes Unviersity Drama Department, directed by [[Denys Webb]], with De Wet playing | + | 1984: First production at the [[Kampustoneel]] festival in by the Rhodes Unviersity Drama Department, directed by [[Denys Webb]], with De Wet playing "Soekie", ***). |
First professional performance at the [[Market Theatre]] in 1985, directed by [[Lucille Gillwald]], with [[Susan Coetzer]] and [[Dawid Minnaar]] in the leads, | First professional performance at the [[Market Theatre]] in 1985, directed by [[Lucille Gillwald]], with [[Susan Coetzer]] and [[Dawid Minnaar]] in the leads, | ||
Revision as of 07:43, 20 June 2014
(Lit: "Deep Ground", a play on the Afrikaans version of the saying "Still waters run deep"] by Reza de Wet. A disturbing metaphoric look at the Afrikaner psyche, a Gothic style story of incest, apparent madness and murder on a secluded farm. The play caused a sensation when it was first performed.
First published by HAUM-Literêr in 1987, then as a part of Vrystaat Trilogie ["Free State Trilogy"] in 1991 (HAUM-Literêr) and in English as Dearth Deep Ground?* in the collection **** published by in 2000?*.
(S: Market Theatre, 1985, P:1987, Tr: Dearth.)
Productions
1984: First production at the Kampustoneel festival in by the Rhodes Unviersity Drama Department, directed by Denys Webb, with De Wet playing "Soekie", ***).
First professional performance at the Market Theatre in 1985, directed by Lucille Gillwald, with Susan Coetzer and Dawid Minnaar in the leads,
Other productions:
1986: Upstairs at the Market, directed by Lucille Gillwaldwith Dawid Minnaar, Susan Coetzer, Gys de Villiers and Doris Simula.
1996: Produced by CAPAB in 1996, directed by Marthinus Basson.
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