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[[Braaivleis]] can refer to a popular South African form of cuisine and also to the names of a play by [[Charles J. Fourie]] (1965-).
  
 
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<big>''For details on the term, as well as the play, see the entry on '''[[Braai]]'''''.</big>
=[[Braaivleis]] as food=
 
 
 
[[Braaivleis]] is an [[Afrikaans]] word referring to the popular South African culinary custom of roasting meat outdoors on hot coals, what is (and usually referred to as a "barbecue" in other parts of the world, and a "barbie" in Australia.). It is often also referred to " a '''[[braai]]'''".
 
 
 
[[Braaivleis]] is also the  name of the product of such an event, i.e. the meat that has been roasted. It is usually eaten hot of the coals, with salads, bread or [[Pap|pap]] (i.e. maize porridge). The gathering  is a familiar trope in South African culture and writing, and the activity itself can constitute a [[theatrical event]] or [[performance]] in its own right.
 
 
 
'''SEE FURTHER: [[Braai]]'''
 
 
 
= ''[[Braaivleis]]'', a stage play by [[Charles J. Fourie]] (1965- )=
 
 
 
 
 
== The original text ==
 
 
 
A play in three parts about a family murder in an [[Afrikaner]] context. .
 
 
 
==Translations and adaptations==
 
 
 
== Performance history in South Africa ==
 
 
 
1995: First performed at the [[KKNK]] in 1995, directed by [[Charles J. Fourie]], with [[Lida Botha]], [[Morné Visser]], [[Johann Myburgh]], [[Jana van Niekerk]] and [[Abey Xakwé]].
 
 
 
1995: Performed (with the same cast) in the [[Dock Road Theatre]], Cape Town.
 
 
 
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Latest revision as of 15:25, 23 January 2022

Braaivleis can refer to a popular South African form of cuisine and also to the names of a play by Charles J. Fourie (1965-).

For details on the term, as well as the play, see the entry on Braai.

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