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| − | + | ''[[Fando et Lis]]'' is a one-act French play by Fernando Arrabal (1932-)[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fernando_Arrabal] | |
| − | + | == The original text == | |
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| + | An absurdist work by written in by the Spanish playwright, novelist and filmmaker. Published by Julliard, Paris in 1958. | ||
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| + | ==Translations and adaptations== | ||
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| + | Translated into English as ''[[Fando and Lis]]'' by Barbara Wright (Calder and Boyars, 1962). | ||
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| + | Translated from the French into [[Afrikaans]] as ''[[Fando en Lis]]'' by [[M.M. Walters]]. | ||
== Performance history in South Africa == | == Performance history in South Africa == | ||
| − | + | 1971: Performed in [[Afrikaans]] by [[CAPAB]] in February in the [[Hofmeyr Theatre]] with [[Trudi du Plessis]], [[Johan Malherbe]], [[Pieter Joubert]], [[David Haynes]], [[Paul Slabolepszy]]. Directed by [[Pieter Fourie]] (in his debut as director) as a lunch-hour production. Also performed was ''[[Die Twee Laksmanne]]''(Arrabal). Decor by [[Pieter de Swardt]]. | |
| − | [[Afrikaans]] | + | |
| + | 1974: Performed in [[Afrikaans]] by [[PACT]] at the [[Arena Theatre]], directed by [[Pieter Fourie]] with a cast that included [[Denis Bettesworth]], [[Reza de Wet]], [[Errol Ross]], [[Tobie Cronjé]], [[Lindsay Reardon]], and [[Nigel Vermaas]]. The play was suspended in early June after [[Errol Ross]] (as "Fando") was injured. | ||
== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
| − | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fernando_Arrabal | + | Wikipedia [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fernando_Arrabal]. |
| − | ''Fando en Lis'' programme | + | ''[[Fando en Lis]]'' programme (1971 production). |
| + | Review written by [[Michael Venables]], ''[[The Rand Daily Mail]]'' 15 May 1974. | ||
| − | Go to [[ | + | Go to [[ESAT Bibliography]] |
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Latest revision as of 16:22, 1 December 2021
Fando et Lis is a one-act French play by Fernando Arrabal (1932-)[1]
Contents
The original text
An absurdist work by written in by the Spanish playwright, novelist and filmmaker. Published by Julliard, Paris in 1958.
Translations and adaptations
Translated into English as Fando and Lis by Barbara Wright (Calder and Boyars, 1962).
Translated from the French into Afrikaans as Fando en Lis by M.M. Walters.
Performance history in South Africa
1971: Performed in Afrikaans by CAPAB in February in the Hofmeyr Theatre with Trudi du Plessis, Johan Malherbe, Pieter Joubert, David Haynes, Paul Slabolepszy. Directed by Pieter Fourie (in his debut as director) as a lunch-hour production. Also performed was Die Twee Laksmanne(Arrabal). Decor by Pieter de Swardt.
1974: Performed in Afrikaans by PACT at the Arena Theatre, directed by Pieter Fourie with a cast that included Denis Bettesworth, Reza de Wet, Errol Ross, Tobie Cronjé, Lindsay Reardon, and Nigel Vermaas. The play was suspended in early June after Errol Ross (as "Fando") was injured.
Sources
Wikipedia [2].
Fando en Lis programme (1971 production).
Review written by Michael Venables, The Rand Daily Mail 15 May 1974.
Go to ESAT Bibliography
Return to
Return to PLAYS I: Original SA plays
Return to PLAYS II: Foreign plays
Return to PLAYS III: Collections
Return to PLAYS IV: Pageants and public performances
Return to South African Festivals and Competitions
Return to The ESAT Entries
Return to Main Page
