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. Full-length. Cast: mixed.

The original text

First published in 1936 (in the collection Die Ouderling en ander toneelstukke) by ** .

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.

Performance history in South Africa

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.

Mavis Lilenstein was the stage manager for the KRUIK production of Ousus in 1972.

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