Die Rebellie van Lafras Verwey

[“The Rebellion of Lafras Verwey”] by Chris Barnard. A compelling and popular radio drama, also produced on stage. The play tells the story of a South African version of a Walter Mitty type figure, with tragic overtones. First broadcast by the SABC on *** , staged by PACOFS in 1972, directed by Gerrit Geertsema, starring Henk Hugo, Anton Welman and Trudie Taljaard and by PACT in 1974 with *** as Lafras. The play received the *** and *** awards. Often performed thereafter. First published by Tafelberg in 1971.

CAPAB produced an award-winning version of it in 1992 with George Ballot?** as Lafras, directed by Jannie Gildenhuys.

DIE REBELLIE VAN LAFRAS VERWEY DRAMA Afr. Gesin Teks: Chris Barnard Regie: Albert Maritz Musiek: Tinarie van Wyk Loots Met Stian Bam, Tinarie van Wyk Loots, Carel Nel, Nandi Horak, Wilhelm van der Walt, De Klerk Oelofse en Noxolo Bodlani Dit is die verhaal van Jan Alleman - vasgevang in ’n burokratiese bestel met ’n behoefte om ’n nalatenskap te los, ’n verandering te maak en vir iemand te sorg. Dis ’n storie waarmee elkeen van ons kan identifiseer.

Sources

PACOFS Drama 25 Years, 1963-1988.

KKNK programme, 29 March-6 April 2013).

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