Why't Burp
Why't Burp is an Afrikaans comedy by Chris Vorster ().
Also found as Why't Burp? or Why't Burp. 'n Afrikaanse Western in some sources.
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Subtitled "'n Afrikaanse western" ("an Afrikaans western"), this is a one man skit on popular western movies, played as an illustrated narrative by the central character.
First performed in 199*, text unpublished. A copy of the typed script is held in the archives of the Drama Department at the University of Stellenbosch.
Translations and adaptations
Performance history in South Africa
1998: Performed by Blond Produksies at the Klein Karoo National Arts Festivalas well as performances at in various venues in Stellenbosch, Paarl, Durbanville, Pretoria, Bloemfontein and Durban.
1999: Performed again at the Klein Karoo National Arts Festival.
Sources
Chris Vorster. Why't Burp. 'n Afrikaanse Western. Copy of the typed script, held in the archives of the Drama Department at the University of Stellenbosch.
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