Sapho
Sapho is a ballet in three acts, originally written in French, by C.E. Boniface.
Contents
The original text
Apparently written in French by Boniface.
Translations and adaptations
Translated into Dutch by P.C. Schonegevel.
South African performances
1815: Performed in Dutch by Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense in the African Theatre, Cape Town on Saturday 1 July, 1815, with music by Mr Lemming, dances choreographed by Mr Petersen. It was the first ballet performed in South Africa. Repeated on 4 July and again 29 July.
Sources
F.C.L. Bosman, 1928. Drama en Toneel in Suid-Afrika, Deel I: 1652-1855. Pretoria: J.H. de Bussy. [1]: pp.124, 138-139;
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