Pendoring (Edms) Beperk

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A 1975 comedy radio play by A.S. van Straten. First in a trilogy of Pendoring radio plays (see Pendoring & Kie and Pendoring & Seun). Originally published by SABC Radio Marketing in 1975. Also published by Tafelberg Publishers.

Stage adaptation by André-Jacques van der Merwe.

The original text

Afrikaans for "Spike Thorn (Pty) Limited"). An award-winning radio comedy about a copy-writer and the Afrikaans language.

Translations and adaptations

2002: Newly adapted for the stage by André-Jacques van der Merwe , and performed at the KKNK opgevoer onder die regie van André-Jacques van der Merwe met Diaan Lawrenson as Sarie en Van der Merwe self as Klopper.

Performance history in South Africa

Radio drama broadcast by the Afrikaans service of the SABC in 1975. Won first prize in the SABC Radio Drama Competition in 1975, the "Taalfeesjaar" (Festival Year of the Afrikaans Language).

André-Jacques van der Merwe's stage adaptation premiered at the KKNK in 2002, directed by Van der Merwe, with himself (Gert Klopper), Anna-Mart van der Merwe (Sarie Verster), Isadora Verwey (various roles) and Pedro Kruger (various roles).

Sources

Volksblad, 14 July 2003.

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