The Collector
A 1963 novel by John Fowles, which was made into a movie in 1965. Subsequently many stage adaptations have appeared.
The first was by David Parker and Fowles in 1973, Staged with Marianne Faithfull and Simon Williams at St Martin's Theatre in the West End, it received bad reviews.
Another version by Mark Healy was first performed at Derby Playhouse in October 1998.
Performance history in South Africa
Presented by CAPAB English Drama in the Hofmeyr Theatre, opening 12 May 1973, directed by Keith Grenville.
A Baxter Theatre production in 1982 was directed by Keith Grenville, starring Sean Taylor and Janet du Plessis.
Translations and adaptations
Translated into Afrikaans as Die Vlindervanger ( Lit. "The Butterfly Catcher") by Johann van Heerden, for production by students of the Drama Department, Stellenbosch University in 1986. Directed by Van Heerden.
Sources
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Collector
Nico Malan Theatre pamphlet, May 1973.
Barrow and Williams-Short, 1988.
Curriculum Vitae of Johann van Heerden (2011)
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