Bloed
There are two South African plays by this name.
Bloed, by Chris Barnard
("Blood") is an Afrikaans play by Chris Barnard. Full-length. Cast: mixed.**
The original text
Translations and adaptations
Performance history in South Africa
1984: First performed by students of Pretoria Technikon at the ATKV Kampustoneel in 1984.
1985: Presented by TRUK Toneel in 1985 at the State Theatre Pretoria and the Alexander Theatre Johannesburg, directed by Tjaart Potgieter starring Chris van Niekerk (Rupert), Trudie Taljaard (Dot), Louis van Niekerk (Kaayman), Aletta Bezuidenhout (Nora), Ilse van Hemert (Trix), Pierre Knoesen (Jimmy), Ben Kruger (Baby), Johan Engelbrecht (Cokes), Albert Maritz (Ros), Schalk Schoombie (Bester) and Marina Mynhardt (Jess). Designs by Chris Pretorius, lighting design by Jane Gosnell.
Sources
Bloed theatre programme, 1985.
Petru & Carel Trichardt theatre programme collection.
Bloed by Yolandé Brittnell-Steyn and Stephanie Hough
The original text
Bloed ("Blood") is the story of a sister's sacrifice, hope and love. Based on a text by Yolandé Brittnell-Steyn, adapted for performance by Stephanie Hough.
Translations and adaptations
Performance history in South Africa
2012: A debut production at Aardklop. Produced by Stercus Productions, directed and designed by Gaerin Hauptfleisch, with Stephanie Hough, Vicky Stemmet and Lulu Botha.
2012: Performed at the Ou Meulteater, Paarl
2012: Performed at the West End Theatre, George
2013: Performed at the Woordfees in Stellenbosch.
Sources
Poster for Bloed, West End Theatre, George (2012)
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