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(“Fando and Lis”) (1958) written in French by Spanish playwright, novelist and filmmaker Fernando Arrabal [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fernando_Arrabal ](born 1932). One-act. Cast: mixed.  
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''[[Fando et Lis]]'' is a one-act French play by Fernando Arrabal (1932-)[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fernando_Arrabal]
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== 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.
  
 
==Translations and adaptations==
 
==Translations and adaptations==
Translated into [[Afrikaans]] from the French by [[M.M. Walters]] entitled ''Fando en Lis''.  
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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]].
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== Performance history in South Africa ==
 
== Performance history in South Africa ==
The Afrikaans version was presented by [[CAPAB]] in February 1971 at the [[Hofmeyr Theatre]] with [[Trudi du Plessis]], [[Johan Malherbe]], [[Pieter Joubert]], [[David Haynes]], [[Paul Slabolepszy]]. Directed by [[Pieter Fourie]] (in his debut as director) simultaneaously with the lunch-hour production of ''[[The Two Executioners|Die Twee Laksmanne]]''), decor by [[Pieter de Swardt]].
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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]].
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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 ==
 
Wikipedia [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fernando_Arrabal].
 
Wikipedia [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fernando_Arrabal].
  
''Fando en Lis'' programme
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''[[Fando en Lis]]'' programme (1971 production).
  
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Review written by [[Michael Venables]], ''[[The Rand Daily Mail]]'' 15 May 1974.
  
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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]


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

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