The Defloration of Miles Koekemoer
The Defloration of Miles Koekemoer (1980 one-act play) was the second play written and directed by Paul Slabolepszy. The title was later changed to Miles from Machadodorp.
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Subject
It tells the story of a country bumpkin bank clerk in South Africa who throws a fancy dress party in his city flat.
Translations and adaptations
Translated into Afrikaans by Marietjie du Plessis under the title Die Lewe is ‘n Cowboy-Fliek ("life is a cowboy movie").
Performance history in South Africa
Performed in the Studio, Baxter Theatre in 1980, directed by Paul Slabolepszy, starring Richard Grant, Marcel van Heerden and Fiona Ramsay. (Source: Barrow, Brian & Williams-Short, Yvonne (eds.). 1988. Theatre Alive! The Baxter Story 1977-1987).
Sources
Gosher, 1988.
Methuen Drama Guide [1]
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