De Weddenschap
De Weddenschap ("The Bet") is a one-act farce in Cape Dutch (Dutch-Afrikaans) by Melt J. Brink (1842–1925).
Also known as Die Weddenskap after 1915.
The original text
Apparently based on a poem by P.J Kikkert it was first performed by Aurora II in 1871
Translations and adaptations
In 1915 an Afrikaans version, known henceforth as Die Weddenskap, was published.
The play was used as one of the texts in the compilation Ons Hou Konsert II by Robert Mohr (1983).
Performances
1871: First performed in Dutch by 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 II (Melt Brink/Robert Mohr) by CAPAB in Cape Town.
Sources
http://www.litnet.co.za/melt-j-brink-1842-1925/
Ons Hou Konsert II, theatre programme 1983.
F.C.L. Bosman. 1980. Drama en Toneel in Suid-Afrika, Deel II, 1856-1912. Pretoria: J.L. van Schaik: pp.203-205
P.J. du Toit, 1988. Amateurtoneel in Suid-Afrika. Pretoria: Academica
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