Verwelkingslied

Verwelkingslied ("wilting song") is a play for two performers by Breyten Breytenbach ().

The original text

Written in 2024 for Antoinette Kellerman and Marthinus Basson as a contribution to Suidoosterfees's 21st anniversary celebrations.

Translations and adaptations

The original text adapted for the first production by Tessa Louw

Performance history in South Africa

2025: Performed at the Suidoosterfees from 22 April, directed by Marí Borstlap with Antoinette Kellerman and Dawid Minnaar.

Sources

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