Die Plaasvervangers

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("The Substitutes") by Pieter Fourie. The title refers to the lie on which the Afrikaner built their identity as substitute for the truth.

The original text

Published by Perskor in 1978.

Translations and adaptations

Performance history in South Africa

First performed by CAPAB under the direction of the author opening December 1978 starring Anna Neethling-Pohl as Die Kampmoeder, Anna Cloete, Pieter Bredenkamp, Pieter Geldenhuys, Christo Pienaar, Willem de la Querra, Mees Xteen, Johan Botha, Marko van der Colff, Paul Slabolepszy, André Rossouw. The production led to a warning from the Administrator (L.A.P.A. Munnik) that the Performing Arts Board would lose its subsidy if it continued doing such plays.

Lida Meiring, Tom Holms, Brümilda van Rensburg

Students of the University of the Free State Drama Department directed by Stephanie Brink at the Wynand Mouton Theatre opening 23 March 2010.

Sources

Die Transvaler 7 Okt 1978.

Volksblad 22 March 2010.

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