Diary of a Madman
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Diary of a Madman by Nikolai Vasil'evich Gogol' (1809-1852). A popular one-man piece, about one man's descent into insanity. Based ona short-story, often performed by actors on tour in South Africa. Memorable versions include Peter Prowse in his adaptation in co-operation with Gerald Wilson and performed at the Old Causerie, Hotel Edward, Durban, in 1968 (Source: Teater SA, 1(2), 1968).; Ron Smerczak (1987), *
Diary of a Madman, Nikolai Gogol. (Dir) Michael Swinton, David Muller, Artscape, 2001.
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