Pieter Fourie Genootskap

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The Pieter Fourie Genootskap ("Pieter Fourie Association") was an Afrikaans travelling theatre company.

Sometimes called the Pieter Fourie-toneelgeselskap ("Pieter Fourie theatre company").


History

The company was founded by Pieter Fourie and active between 1964 tot 1966. It was the last of the old travelling Afrikaans companies. Members of the company included Christine Basson and Marie Pentz. He wrote, directed and performed in a number of the plays they did.


Productions

The repertoire included Wie is die Moordenaar? (translation of Attentat by ), translated, directed and performed by Fourie (1964-5)

Sources

Nico Luwes 2012. Pieter Fourie (1940-) se bydrae as Afrikaanse dramaturg en kunsbestuurder: 1965-2010. Unpublished doctoral dissertation. Bloemfontein: University of the Free State, pp. [1]

https://af.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pieter_Fourie

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