Die Drie Van Der Walts

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("The Three Van Der Walts") by A.E. Schlengemann * An enormously popular Afrikaans farce about mistaken identies. Writtten in 19**, first published by ** in 19**. Performed by the Graaff-Reinet Teacher's Training College in 1932 under the direction of Hendrik Momberg and by the Worcesterse Kultuurvereniging in 1933, directed by Leoni Pienaar. The first professional production was by ** in 19**. Produced by SWAPAC in commemoration Schlengemann’s 75th birthday and the 50th anniversary of his death in 1980. The work was directed by Hannes Horne. An exhibition on Schlengemann’s life was opened by Anna Neethling-Pohl. Drie van der Walts, Die by Schlengemann.

François Swart directed this play for PACT in 1969. It opened in the Breytenbach Theatre on 27 February 1969. Décor by David Lister; costumes by Patricia Slavin. The cast of this production was: Carel Trichardt, Katinka Heyns, Don Lamprecht, Petru Wessels, Marius Weyers, Louis van Niekerk, Sandra Prinsloo, William Egan, Schalk Jacobsz, Stephan Bouwer. (Source: Teater SA, 1(4), 1969).


This play starring Don Lamprecht, Wilna Snyman and Errol Ross was directed by François Swart for PACT in 1979.



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