Oedipus Rex
Classic Greek tragedy by Sophocles. Classical Theatre in South Africa
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Performance history in South Africa
In Greek
In English
South African Translations
Translated into Afrikaans by Theo Wassenaar (Koning Oidipus). This 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.
The same text was done professionally by NTO in 1955 for the Pretoria Centenary celebrations, directed by Johan de Meester, decor and costumes Frank Graves lighting by Harry Ligoff, with André Huguenet and Anna Neethling-Pohl in the lead. Also featuring Francois Marais, Roelof Botha, Ben Cronjé, Andries Brink, Johan van Rensburg, Jannie Gildenhuys, Hannes Horne, Leendert Verdoorn.
Adaptations and influences
The play has served as the basis for many adaptations and experiments over the years, both local and international. See for example Oedipus by Seneca, Greek by Stephen Berkoff, ***, and **. South African examples include Oidipoes by Benoni Dehaeck
(See also: Classical Theatre in South Africa )
Sources
Helikon, 5(21), 1955.
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