My Fat Friend

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a comedy in two acts by Charles Laurence. Full-length. Cast: mixed. The comedy is an ugly duckling tale about an overweight young woman who attracts the attention of a potential suitor. The play premiered on November 6, 1972 at the Theatre Royal, Brighton, where it ran for one week before transferring to the Rex Theatre in Wilmslow for another week's engagement. On December 6, it opened in London's West End at the Globe Theatre. Published by Samuel French, 1974.


Performance history in South Africa

In South Africa it was presented by Pieter Toerien in association with Michael Codron in the Nico Malan Opera House, opening 7 August 1973. directed by Jan Butlin.


Translations and adaptations

Afrikaans translation by Johan Bernard: Vettie, Vettie!. PACOFS 1985, directed by John Bernard with Marie Pentz and Pierre Knoesen.


Sources

PACOFS Drama 25 Years, 1963-1988

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

Nico Malan Theatre pamphlet, August 1973



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