Die Twisappel
Die Twisappel (literally "the apple of contention", i.e. "The bone of contention") is a four act comedy by W.A. de Klerk.
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The original text
First published by Nasionale Boekhandel in 1955.
Performance history in South Africa
1955: Directed by Leonie Pienaar for K.A.T. in August 1955.
1955: Performed on tour by National Theatre Organisation, playing 208 performances over the 1955-56 seasons. Directed by Anna Richter-Visser, starring Mathilde Hanekom as Mutti, Limpie Basson, Eghard van der Hoven, Tilana Hanekom, Jaco van der Westhuizen, Johann Nell, Cobus Rossouw, Sann de Lange and others. Décor by Kobus Esterhuysen.
Translations and adaptations
Sources
Helikon, 6(23), 1956
Taalgenoot, 26(8), July 1957
Lantern, 5(3):283-287. Feb 1956
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