Die Physiker
Die Physiker a satiric drama by Swiss playwright Friedrich Dürrenmatt. Informed by the Second World War and the many recent advances in science and nuclear technology, the play deals with questions of scientific ethics and humanity's ability to handle its intellectual responsibilities
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The original text
Published by Arche, 1962.
Translations and adaptations
Translated from the German into English by James Kirkup titled The Physicists. Published by Grove Press, 1964.
Translated into Afrikaans by Robert Mohr with the title Die Fisici.
Performance history in South Africa
Die Fisici was presented by KRUIK Toneel opening 12 March 1980 at the Nico Malan Theatre. Directed by Robert Mohr, design by Penny Simpson, lighting by Leon Benzakein. The cast: Johan Malherbe, Grethe Fox, Paul Slabolepszy, Marga van Rooy, Neels Coetzee, Charmaine Potgieter, Christo Potgieter, Neville Thomas, David van der Merwe and Brümilda van Rensburg.
Sources
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Physicists
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