The Double Face of Love
English translation and adaptation (1971) by Jocelyn de Bruyn of La Double Inconstance (1732) by Marivaux .
First staged by the University Theatre of Stellenbosch in the H.B. Thom Theatre in September 1971, directed by Joc. de Bruyn (assisted by Ria Olivier and Dawie Malan), with Sharon Montgomery (Sylvia), Johann van Heerden (Robin), Chris van Rensburg (The Prince), Fred Nel (Trivel), Helena Stockigt (Flaminia), Joleen Lubowski/Juanita Swanepoel (Lisette), Leon van Nierop (Lackey) and (as the courtiers) Jannie Botes, Deon Bosman, Roberta Durrant, Leonette van der Merwe and Marie Dorfling. Décor by Adri Schutte, costumes by Cecilia Pienaar, lighting by Emile Aucamp and choreography by Gisela Taeger-Berger.
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