Sapho

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Sapho is a ballet in three acts, originally written in French, by C.E. Boniface.

The original text

Translations and adaptations

Translated into Dutch by P.C. Schonegevel.


South African performances

1815: Performed in Dutch by Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense in the African Theatre, Cape Town on Saturday 1 July, 1815, with music by Mr Lemming, dances choreographed by Mr Petersen. It was the first ballet performed in South Africa. Repeated on 4 July and again 29 July.

Sources

F.C.L. Bosman, 1928. Drama en Toneel in Suid-Afrika, Deel I: 1652-1855. Pretoria: J.H. de Bussy. [1]: pp.124, 138-139;

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