Klaaglied vir Koos

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Klaaglied vir Koos is the title of a a novel and a play by Lettie Viljoen (pseudonym of Ingrid Winterbach)


The original text

A tale about a woman left behind when her husband leaves to fight in the Border War during the liberation struggle. The irony is that he supports the enemy, therefore he is a traitor.

Translations and adaptations

The novel was adapted for the stage by Barney Simon and Christo Leach.

Performance history in South Africa

1986: Directed by Barney Simon for the Market Theatre at the Laager, opening 6 August 1986 starring Aletta Bezuidenhout. Design by Patrick Curtis.

Sources

Market Report July-September 1986.


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