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''[[Einen Jux will er sich machen]]'' is an Austrian play by Johann Nestroy (1801–1862)[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johann_Nestroy].
 
''[[Einen Jux will er sich machen]]'' is an Austrian play by Johann Nestroy (1801–1862)[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johann_Nestroy].
  
=The original text=
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==The original text==
  
Nestroy's play was based on John Oxenford's 1835 one-act English farce ''[[A Day Well Spent]]'', which he extended into a full-length play, now entitled ''[[Einen Jux will er sich machen]]''in 1842. Nestroy's play was in its turn adapted and translated back into English on at least three memorable occasions.  
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Nestroy's play, based on John Oxenford's 1835 one-act English farce '''''[[A Day Well Spent]]''''', which he extended into a full-length piece in 1842.
  
=Translations and adaptations=
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==Translations and adaptations==
  
==''[[The Merchant of Yonkers]]'' by Thornton Wilder==
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Nestroy's play was the direct source for a number of theatrical works and films over the years, including '''''[[The Merchant of Yonkers]]''''' (Wilder, 1938), '''''[[The Matchmaker]]''''' (Wilder, 1955), '''''[[Hello Dolly!]]''''' (Wilder, Herman and Stewart, 1964) and '''''[[On the Razzle]]''''' (Stoppard, 1981).
  
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== Performance history in South Africa ==
  
=== The original text ===
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While neither Oxenford's play nor that of Nestroy appear to have been performed in South Africa, their indirect influence can be seen in performances of the various adaptations of them over the years.
  
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<big>'''''For more details about South African performances of on the various adaptations, see the individual entries in [[ESAT]]'''''</big>
  
===Translations and adaptations===
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== Sources ==
  
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Einen_Jux_will_er_sich_machen
  
=== Performance history in South Africa ===
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johann_Nestroy
  
==''[[The Matchmaker]]'' by Thornton Wilder==
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Merchant_of_Yonkers
  
This is much more than a mere translation, it is new play that focusses on Holly Golightly.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/On_the_Razzle_(play)
 
 
=== The original text ===
 
 
 
 
 
===Translations and adaptations===
 
 
 
 
 
=== Performance history in South Africa ===
 
 
 
 
 
==''[[On the Razzle]]'' by Tom Stoppard==
 
 
 
The play is an adaptation of ''[[Einen Jux will er sich machen]]'' by [[Johann Nestroy (1801–1862)[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johann_Nestroy].
 
 
 
See also ''[[The Merchant of Yonkers]]'' and ''[[The Matchmaker]]'', both by Thornton Wilder, which also used the .
 
 
 
=== The original text ===
 
 
 
''[[On the Razzle]]'' opened on September 18, 1981 at the Royal National Theatre in London, with Felicity Kendal switching genders to star as Christopher.
 
 
 
===Translations and adaptations===
 
  
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''On the Razzle'' theatre programme, 1983.
  
=== Performance history in South Africa ===
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Theatre programme ([[NAPAC]] held by [[NELM: [Collection: KORT, Maurice]: 2012. 379. 24. 2.
  
1983: Presented by [[CAPAB]] opening at the [[Nico Malan Theatre]] 11 March 1983, directed by [[Ken Leach]], starring [[Pierre Knoesen]], [[Russel Savadier]], [[Greg Latter]], [[Shirley Johnston]], [[Antoinette Kellermann]], [[Keith Grenville]], [[Diane Wilson]], [[Jennie Reznek]], [[Jennifer Ferguson]], [[André Roothman]], [[Gordon van Rooyen]], [[Marlene Winberg]], [[Roger Dwyer]], [[Dawid Minnaar]], [[Libby Daniels]], [[Terry Greyvenstein]], [[David Charles]], [[John Dennison]], [[Lynita Crofford]], [[Marié Human]]. Costumes by [[Dicky Longhurst]], decor by [[Peter Cazalet]], lighting by [[Malcolm Hurrell]]. Stage Manager [[Lorraine Bellamy]].
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1983: Presented by [[NAPAC]] at the [[Alhambra Theatre]] Durban, directed by English director Peter Dews [http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/obituary--peter-dews-1237368.html] (1929-1997), from 22 August 1983. This production was also taken to Pietermaritzburg.
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= Sources =
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Einen_Jux_will_er_sich_machen
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Return to [[The ESAT Entries]]
  
Wikipedia: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/On_the_Razzle_(play)].
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''On the Razzle'' theatre programme, 1983.
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=NOTES=
  
Theatre programme (NAPAC0 held by [[NELM: [Collection: KORT, Maurice]: 2012. 379. 24. 2.
 
  
  

Latest revision as of 06:48, 11 December 2022

Einen Jux will er sich machen is an Austrian play by Johann Nestroy (1801–1862)[1].

The original text

Nestroy's play, based on John Oxenford's 1835 one-act English farce A Day Well Spent, which he extended into a full-length piece in 1842.

Translations and adaptations

Nestroy's play was the direct source for a number of theatrical works and films over the years, including The Merchant of Yonkers (Wilder, 1938), The Matchmaker (Wilder, 1955), Hello Dolly! (Wilder, Herman and Stewart, 1964) and On the Razzle (Stoppard, 1981).

Performance history in South Africa

While neither Oxenford's play nor that of Nestroy appear to have been performed in South Africa, their indirect influence can be seen in performances of the various adaptations of them over the years.

For more details about South African performances of on the various adaptations, see the individual entries in ESAT

Sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Einen_Jux_will_er_sich_machen

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johann_Nestroy

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Merchant_of_Yonkers

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/On_the_Razzle_(play)

On the Razzle theatre programme, 1983.

Theatre programme (NAPAC held by [[NELM: [Collection: KORT, Maurice]: 2012. 379. 24. 2.

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Return to South_African_Theatre/Plays

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NOTES

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