Frederick B. Philander
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Frederick Brian Philander (Freddie Philander) (1949- ). Namibian playwright, novelist, short story and film scriptwriter.
Biography
Born in Beaufort West, South Africa. After having worked as a journalist in Cape Town, he moved to Namibia in 1979.
Playwright of Koning van die Ashoop. Play performed at the Kellerprinz-Drama Festival in 1986 by the Windhoek Players. Joint winner.
Among the plays he wrote are The Porridge Queen and The Teacher.
Sources
New Era, 29 July 2005.
Frederick B. Philander - maverick playwright of Namibia [1].
De Kat, 1 May 2009.
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