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| − | '''''Crimes of the Heart''''' [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crimes_of_the_Heart] (1978) is a play by [[Beth Henley]] | + | '''''Crimes of the Heart''''' [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crimes_of_the_Heart] (1978) is a play by [[Beth Henley]]. |
== The original text == | == The original text == | ||
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| + | Set in the USA, it is a tragic comedy about three sisters, Meg, Babe, and Lenny, who reunite after Babe shoots her abusive husband. | ||
==Translations and adaptations== | ==Translations and adaptations== | ||
| − | Translated into Afrikaans as '' | + | |
| + | Translated into [[Afrikaans]] as ''[[Hartsondes]]'' by [[Henry Mylne]]. | ||
== Performance history in South Africa == | == Performance history in South Africa == | ||
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| − | Performed | + | 2004: ''[[Hartsondes]]'' staged at the [[KKNK]] in 2004, directed by Mylne, with [[Anthea Thompson]], [[Elma Postma]], [[Quinne Brown]] and [[Terence Bridgett]]. |
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| + | 2012: Performed in English by [[Playhouse Theatre|The Playhouse]], Somerset West, under the direction of [[Kelly Westraad]]. | ||
== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
Latest revision as of 07:23, 2 November 2023
Crimes of the Heart [1] (1978) is a play by Beth Henley.
Contents
The original text
Set in the USA, it is a tragic comedy about three sisters, Meg, Babe, and Lenny, who reunite after Babe shoots her abusive husband.
Translations and adaptations
Translated into Afrikaans as Hartsondes by Henry Mylne.
Performance history in South Africa
2004: Hartsondes staged at the KKNK in 2004, directed by Mylne, with Anthea Thompson, Elma Postma, Quinne Brown and Terence Bridgett.
2012: Performed in English by The Playhouse, Somerset West, under the direction of Kelly Westraad.
Sources
Die Burger, 5 April 2004.
Bolander, 10 October 2012
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