The Good Soldier Švejk
The Good Soldier Švejk is the abbreviated title of an unfinished satirical/dark comedy novel by Jaroslav Hašek.
Also spelled The Good Soldier Svejk, The Good Soldier Schweik or The Good Soldier Schwejk in various adaptations or translations.
Contents
The original text
Translations and adaptations
Performance history in South Africa
1968: A Little Theatre production was directed by Robert Mohr, December 1968. Mavis Lilenstein was the stage manager.
1986: Based on the novel Neil McCarthy directed, reworked and designed a play presented by CAPAB in March 1986 with Nicky Rebelo as Svejk, also starring Diane Wilson, David Butler, Marthinus Basson, André Roothman, Willie Fritz and Marion Holm. Lighting by Malcolm Hurrell.
1990: - Directed: Neil McCarthy. Cast : Jenny Reznek, Andrew Buckland, Nicky Rebelo, Gys de Villiers, Lionel Newton, Barry Berk at the Market Theatre.
Sources
Wikipedia [1].
Inskip, Donald P., 1972. p.154.
Ruphin Coudyzer. 2023. Annotated list of his photographs of Market Theatre productions. (Provided by Coudyzer)
NELM catalogue.
Nico Malan Theatre Centre pamphlet
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