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''Diary of a Madman'' by Nikolai Vasil'evich Gogol' (1809-1852). A popular one-man piece, about one man's descent into insanity. Based on a short-story, often performed by actors on tour in South Africa. Memorable versions include [[Peter Prowse]] in his adaptation in co-operation with [[Gerald Wilson]] and performed at the Old Causerie, Hotel Edward, Durban, in 1968.  
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''[[Diary of a Madman]]'' is a one-man play by Nikolai Gogol (1809-1852).  
  
Directed for [[CAPAB]] Drama in association with Ady Theatre Company by [[Karoly Pinter]], starring [[Ron Smerczak]]. Music composed by Willem Nel, costumes by Katia Hornchen.
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== The original text ==
  
Diary of a Madman, Nikolai Gogol.  (Dir) [[Michael Swinton]], [[David Muller]], [[Artscape]], 2001.
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Originally a short story about one man's descent into insanity,
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==Translations and adaptations==
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The English version of the short story was adapted for the stage by David Holman, Geoffrey Rush and Neil Armfield for the Belvoir St Theatre in Sydney, Australia, a production also presented at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in the United States and at the Quintessence Theater Group in Philadelphia PA.
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Another version done by Durban-born [[Peter Prowse]] in co-operation with [[Gerald Wilson]], was done for performance in South Africa.   
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Twice translated into [[Afrikaans]], as ''[[Dagboek van 'n Gek]]'' by  a member of [[SATS]] (1968) and as ''[[Dagboek van 'n Waansinnige]]'' by [[Roelf Laubscher]] (published as text by [[DALRO]]).
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== Performance history in South Africa ==
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1968: Performed by [[Peter Prowse]] in his own adaptation (in co-operation with [[Gerald Wilson]]) at the [[Old Causerie]], Hotel Edward, Durban. Stage directing, lighting and sound by [[John Graf]].
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1968: Prowse performed this play in the [[President Hotel]] Bloemfontein as a dinner -theatre presentation during November.
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1968/9?: Performed in [[Afrikaans]] as ''[[Dagboek van 'n Gek]]'' by  the [[Suid-Afrikaanse Teater Studio]] in Bloemfontein.
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1988: Directed for [[CAPAB]] Drama in association with [[Ady Theatre Company]] by [[Karoly Pinter]], starring [[Ron Smerczak]]. Music composed by [[Willem Nel]], costumes by [[Katia Hornchen]].
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2001: Performed in [[Artscape]],, directed by [[Michael Swinton]] with [[David Muller]].
  
 
== Sources ==
 
== Sources ==
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Wikipedia [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diary_of_a_Madman_(short_story)].
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''[[Teater SA]]'', 1(2), 1968.
 
''[[Teater SA]]'', 1(2), 1968.
  
 
Programme notes, 1988
 
Programme notes, 1988
  
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Latest revision as of 07:53, 28 September 2022

Diary of a Madman is a one-man play by Nikolai Gogol (1809-1852).

The original text

Originally a short story about one man's descent into insanity,

Translations and adaptations

The English version of the short story was adapted for the stage by David Holman, Geoffrey Rush and Neil Armfield for the Belvoir St Theatre in Sydney, Australia, a production also presented at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in the United States and at the Quintessence Theater Group in Philadelphia PA.

Another version done by Durban-born Peter Prowse in co-operation with Gerald Wilson, was done for performance in South Africa.

Twice translated into Afrikaans, as Dagboek van 'n Gek by a member of SATS (1968) and as Dagboek van 'n Waansinnige by Roelf Laubscher (published as text by DALRO).

Performance history in South Africa

1968: Performed by Peter Prowse in his own adaptation (in co-operation with Gerald Wilson) at the Old Causerie, Hotel Edward, Durban. Stage directing, lighting and sound by John Graf.

1968: Prowse performed this play in the President Hotel Bloemfontein as a dinner -theatre presentation during November.

1968/9?: Performed in Afrikaans as Dagboek van 'n Gek by the Suid-Afrikaanse Teater Studio in Bloemfontein.

1988: Directed for CAPAB Drama in association with Ady Theatre Company by Karoly Pinter, starring Ron Smerczak. Music composed by Willem Nel, costumes by Katia Hornchen.

2001: Performed in Artscape,, directed by Michael Swinton with David Muller.

Sources

Wikipedia [1].

Teater SA, 1(2), 1968.

Programme notes, 1988

Return to

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Return to South_African_Theatre/Plays

Return to The ESAT Entries

Return to Main Page