Jac J. Brits

Jac J. Brits (1932-) is an Afrikaans playwright and author.

Biography

Born Jacobus Johannes Brits in Carnarvon on 16 Augustus 1932, and grew up in Beaufort-West.

Contribution to South African theatre, film, media and performance

He is the author of numerous one-act and full-length Afrikaans plays for stage (largely for schools and amateur stage) and radio.

These include Die Uur van Beslissing (1956), Simson en die Hebreërs (1960), En Dit Was Nag (1961), Seun van Vertroosting (1961), Bagasie Sonder Bestemming (1964), 'n Liedjie van Verlange (1970), Die President en die Rebel (1970), Die Drie Weė (1970), Die Prisoniers (1970), Episode in 'n Klein Kafee (1971), Die Vrou en die Ekonomie (1971), Die Eiland (1973), Die Gewillige Wewenaar(1974), Die God (1974),'En dit was Aand en dit was More(1975),Rip van Winkle (libretto vir 'n operette vir kinders, musiek deur Walter Swanson, 1984), Kaap die Goeie Hoop ('n alternatiewe geskiedenis) (1998).

Sources

Stellenbosch University library catalogue.

https://af.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jac_J._Brits

https://storiewerf.co.za/cv's/cv_jacjbrits.htm

http://worldcat.org/identities/lccn-n88661849/

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