Getrouw tot in den Dood
Getrouw tot in den Dood ("faithful unto death") is a Dutch two-act comedy, including a dance, by Marten Westerman (1775-1852).
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The original text
Published by J. Dóll, Amsterdam, in 1806 in the series Zedelijk schouwtooneel der menschelyke hartstochten en daaden
Translations and adaptations
Performance history in South Africa
1826: Performed by Door Yver Vruchtbaar on 22nd August in Cape Town, as an afterpiece to Het Schandmerk, of De Twee Galeiboeven.
1849: Performed by Hoop en Trouw in the African Theatre, Cape Town on 8 May , as afterpiece to De Onechte Dochter (J.P. Meijer).
1849: Performed by Hoop en Trouw in the Hope Street Theatre on 23rd July as afterpiece to Claudine (Van der Willigen).
Sources
F.C.L. Bosman, 1928. Drama en Toneel in Suid-Afrika, Deel I: 1652-1855. Pretoria: J.H. de Bussy. [1]: pp. 251; 453-4;
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