Oedipus Rex

Oedipus Rex by Sophocles. **** Afrikaans translation by Theo Wassenaar (Koning Oidipus) was produced by the Volksteater in the main hall of the City Hall, Pretoria, 9-10 June 1938, directed by Isobel de Waal, featuring H.J. Oberholzer in the lead, with Anna Neethling-Pohl as Iocasta. Set designed and painted by J.H Pierneef and S. Schwartz Costumes by Anna Botha. Played Done professionally by NTO in 1955/6? With [[André Huguenet] in the lead. The play has served as the basis for many adaptations etc over the years, both local and international. See for example Greek by Stephen Berkoff, ***, and **. (See also: Classical Theatre in South Africa in Section 1)

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