Ousus

(“Eldest sister”) by H.A. Fagan. A fine chronicle play in three acts about the crises and sacrifices in the life of Nelie (the “Ousus” of the title). Possibly Fagan’s best work. First performed in 1935 by K.A.T. in Cape Town (directed by Queenie Fagan) and in the same year (or 1936) by the Volksteater (then still called Ons Teatertjie) in Pretoria, directed by Leonie Pienaar and Neep van der Merwe. Published in 1934 (in the collection Die Ouderling en ander toneelstukke) by ** . Full-length. Cast: mixed.

Fagan was awarded the Hertzog Prize for Drama in 1935 for Die ouderling en ander toneelstukke which include Ouderling, Ousus, Ruwe Erts and Rooibruin Blare.

Mavis Lilenstein for her stage management for: the KRUIK production of Ousus by H.A. Fagan, 1972;

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