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''[[De Tovenaar, of De Geest in de Kast]]'' ("The sorcerer, or the ghost in the closet") is a [[Dutch]] play by [[Melt J. Brink]]
 
''[[De Tovenaar, of De Geest in de Kast]]'' ("The sorcerer, or the ghost in the closet") is a [[Dutch]] play by [[Melt J. Brink]]
  
Also known as ''[[Die Weddenskap]]''.  
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The title is also found as ''[[De Tovenaar]]'' or ''[[De Toovenaar]]''.
  
== The original text ==
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==The original text==
  
First performed by [[Aurora|Aurora II]] in 1871
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Based on a poem, "De Conscrit", it was originally written for and performed by the [[Rederijkerskamer]] [[Aurora|AuroraII]] in 1871.
  
 
== Translations and adaptations ==
 
== Translations and adaptations ==
  
The play was used as one of the texts in the compilation ''[[Ons Hou Konsert|Ons Hou Konsert II]]'' by [[Robert Mohr]] (1983).
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== Performance history in South Africa ==
  
== Performances ==
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1871: Performed by [[Aurora|Aurora II]] on 8 June in the [[Germania Hall]], Cape Town, as ''[[De Toovenaar]]'', with ''[[Een Uurtje in een Schilders-Atelier]]'' (Houtkamp).
 
 
1871: First performed in [[Dutch]] by [[Aurora|Aurora II]] on 4 May, with ''[[Misdaad en Wroeging]]'' (Meys)
 
 
 
1905?: Possibly performed by [[Aurora]] in Cape Town.
 
 
 
1983: Performed as part of ''[[Ons Hou Konsert|Ons Hou Konsert II]]'' ([[Melt Brink]]/[[Robert Mohr]]) by [[CAPAB]]  in Cape Town.
 
  
 
== Sources ==
 
== Sources ==
  
http://www.litnet.co.za/melt-j-brink-1842-1925/
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Joris Baers (1888-1975): Algemeene Tooneelbibliotheek Een: p [http://doczz.nl/doc/783/joris-baers--1888-1975---algemeene-tooneelbibliotheek-een]
  
''[[Ons Hou Konsert II]]'', theatre programme 1983.
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https://www.scribd.com/document/17660561/Het-ochtendgloren-boven-Kaapstad-Nederlandse-rederijkers-in-Zuid-Afrika
  
[[P.J. du Toit]], 1988. ''Amateurtoneel in Suid-Afrika''. Pretoria: Academica
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[[F.C.L. Bosman]]. 1980. ''Drama en Toneel in Suid-Afrika, Deel II, 1856-1912''. Pretoria: [[J.L. van Schaik]]: pp. 459, 466
  
 
Go to [[ESAT Bibliography]]
 
Go to [[ESAT Bibliography]]

Latest revision as of 06:07, 4 July 2021

De Tovenaar, of De Geest in de Kast ("The sorcerer, or the ghost in the closet") is a Dutch play by Melt J. Brink

The title is also found as De Tovenaar or De Toovenaar.

The original text

Based on a poem, "De Conscrit", it was originally written for and performed by the Rederijkerskamer AuroraII in 1871.

Translations and adaptations

Performance history in South Africa

1871: Performed by Aurora II on 8 June in the Germania Hall, Cape Town, as De Toovenaar, with Een Uurtje in een Schilders-Atelier (Houtkamp).

Sources

Joris Baers (1888-1975): Algemeene Tooneelbibliotheek Een: p [1]

https://www.scribd.com/document/17660561/Het-ochtendgloren-boven-Kaapstad-Nederlandse-rederijkers-in-Zuid-Afrika

F.C.L. Bosman. 1980. Drama en Toneel in Suid-Afrika, Deel II, 1856-1912. Pretoria: J.L. van Schaik: pp. 459, 466

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