Navidad Nuestra
Navidad Nuestra ("Our nativity") is a folk drama of the Nativity by Ariel Ramírez (1921-2010)[1] and Félix Luna (1925–2009)[2].
Based on the rhythms and traditions of Hispanic America, this work was originally written in 1964, with music by Ramirez and lyrics by Luna. It tells the Christmas story from the annunciation to the flight into Egypt in different South American styles. Copyright 1965 by Editorial Pigal, Argentina.
The text translated into English by lyricist Louise Dobbs.
1968: Performed by the Durban Catholic Players Guild, opening on 17 December 1968. It was directed by Geoffrey Sutherland with John Montgomery, Peter Grant, Anthony Bullimore, Susan Hemphill, Ann Vels, Craig Horner, and others. Costumes designed by Geoffrey Sutherland.
Sources
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ariel_Ram%C3%ADrez
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F%C3%A9lix_Luna
Teater SA, 1(3), 1969.
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