The Story of an African Farm
The Story of an African Farm, a novel by Olive Schreiner (1855-1920).
Contents
The original text
Translations and adaptations
Adapted for the stage by James Ambrose Brown.
The dramatised text published by **? in 19**?* Another adaptation by André P. Brink.
Performance history in South Africa
First performed in the original Arena Theatre (a converted rehearsal room) at the Nico Malan Theatre on 28 October 1975, directed by Rosalie van der Gucht with Dugald Thomson, Nicholas Ellenbogen, Lois Butlin, John Whiteley and Dawie Ackerman amongst others in the cast. The production was sold out and led to renewed interest in the works of Olive Schreiner.
Sources
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