Battle of the Black and the Dogs
Battle of the Black and the Dogs (Combat de nègre et de chiens) (1979). A play by Bernard-Marie Koltès.
Translations and adaptations
Translated into English by Mitzi Booysen.
Performance history in South Africa
1996: Staged by CAPAB at the Nico Arena opening 9 November 1996, directed by Mark Fleishman starring Louis van Niekerk, Jacqui Singer, Chris Vorster and Akin Omotoso.
David Clatworthy was nominated for a DALRO award in 1993 as best supporting actor on the English stage for a production of this play.
Sources
Theatre programme.
Amazwi Literary Awards database.
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