Der Eckensteher Nante im Verhör

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Der Eckensteher Nante im Verhör is a comical scene ("Komische Scene") by Friedrich Beckmann (1803-1866).

The original text

Also described as a "Lokal-posse" it was first performed in Berlin at the Konigstadter-Theater in 1833, with Beckmann himself playing one of the roles. The text published in Berlin by August Rüder in the same year. (The eight editions appearing in 1833).

Translations and adaptations

Freely translated into Dutch as Hans de Kruyer in t' Verhoor and described as "eene kluchtige scène uit het stadsleven" ("a farcical scene from city life"), by S. Schoonhoven and W.N. van Nooten.

Published in Alkmaar by Joh. Roem in 1847.

Performance history in South Africa

1870: Performed in Dutch as Hans de Kruyer in t' Verhoor in the Germania Hall, Cape Town, by Aurora II on 8 September, with Miskend (Meys).

Sources

Facsimile version of the Dutch translation of 1847, Google E-book[1]

Facsimile version of the 8th German edition, 1833, Google E-book[2]

F.C.L. Bosman. 1980. Drama en Toneel in Suid-Afrika, Deel II, 1856-1912. Pretoria: J.L. van Schaik: p. 465.

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