The Fall and Redemption of Man
The Fall and Redemption of Man is a theatre piece by British playwright John Bowen (1926- )[1].
The original text
The text consists of a selection and translation of assorted mystery plays in verse. First produced at the Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Scotland in 1967. Published by Faber and Faber, London, 1968.
Productions in South Africa
1973: Staged by the University Theatre Stellenbosch in the H.B. Thom Theatre in April 1973, directed by Robin Malan with Marthinus Basson, Deon Bosman, Johan Burger, Bridget Collie, Lochner de Kock, Awie de Swardt, Elme Gildenhuys, Jakkie Groenewald, Frans Palm, Chris Truter, Johann van Heerden, Leon van Nierop and Michelle Venter (all playing various parts). Décor by Emile Aucamp, costumes by Elaine Aucamp and movement assisted by Gisela Taeger-Berger.
Sources
http://www.doollee.com/PlaywrightsB/bowen-john.html#4139
UTS theatre programme, April 1973.
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