The Mystery of Irma Vep
The Mystery of Irma Vep is a play in three acts by American actor, director, and playwright Charles Ludlam (1943-1987). It is a satire of several theatrical, literary and film genres, including Victorian melodrama, farce, the penny dreadful, Wuthering Heights and the Alfred Hitchcock film Rebecca (1940).
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The original text
First produced by Ludlam's Ridiculous Theatrical Company, opening off-off-Broadway in New York City's Greenwich Village in September 1984 and closing in April 1986.
Translations and adaptations
Performance history in South Africa
1993: Presented by NAPAC Drama directed by Greg King starring David Dennis in 1993. The production won the Durban Theatre Awards award for Best Production in 1994.
2000: Directed by Alan Swerdlow at the Rex Garner Theatre starring Malcolm Terrey in 2000. Set by Denis Hutchinson.
2007 and 2010: Produced by KickstArt in 2007 and 2010, the latter production starring Steven Stead in multiple roles.
Sources
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mystery_of_Irma_Vep
The Star 16 August 2000.
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