Getrouw tot in den Dood
Getrouw tot in den Dood ("faithful unto death") is a Dutch two-act comedy, including a dance, by Marten Westerman (1775-1852)[1].
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The original text
Published by J. Dóll, Amsterdam, in 1806 in the series Zedelijk schouwtooneel der menschelyke hartstochten en daaden
Translations and adaptations
Performance history in South Africa
1826: Performed by Door Yver Vruchtbaar on 22nd August in Cape Town, as an afterpiece to Het Schandmerk, of De Twee Galeiboeven (Boirie, Carmouche and Poujol) .
1849: Performed by Hoop en Trouw in the African Theatre, Cape Town on 8 May , as afterpiece to De Onechte Dochter (J.P. Meijer).
1849: Performed by Hoop en Trouw in the Hope Street Theatre on 23rd July as afterpiece to Claudine (Van der Willigen) and De Spraaklooze (Von Kotzebue).
Sources
F.C.L. Bosman, 1928. Drama en Toneel in Suid-Afrika, Deel I: 1652-1855. Pretoria: J.H. de Bussy. [2]: pp. 251; 375; 453-4; 497
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