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''Skirmishes'', by British playwright Catherine Hayes (1949-*). A realistic play dealing with the bitter emotions of two sisters while their mother lies dying, after being bedridden for a period of time. Although realistic, the play has its moments of absurd humour which emphasise the sad situation of the three women. Published by Faber and Faber, 1982 and Dramatists Play Service, 1983.  
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''Skirmishes'', by British playwright Catherine Hayes (1949-*)[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0370933/]. A realistic play dealing with the bitter emotions of two sisters while their mother lies dying, after being bedridden for a period of time. Although realistic, the play has its moments of absurd humour which emphasise the sad situation of the three women.  
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The playwright was awarded the 1982 London Critics' Circle Theatre Awards (Drama Theatre Awards) for Most Promising Playwright of 1981 this play.
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== The original text ==
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Published by Faber and Faber, 1982 and Dramatists Play Service, 1983.
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==Translations and adaptations==
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== Performance history in South Africa ==
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Performed by students of the Technikon Natal at the [[National Arts Festival]], 1984, directed by [[Patricia Rapson]], stage manager [[Helen Barton]], lighting [[Janet Wilson]]. The cast: [[Christobel d'Orthez]], [[Julia Faddy]], [[Jenny Parton]].
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Directed by [[Lucille Gillwald]] starring [[Sandra Prinsloo]], [[Lorna Cowell]], [[Mary Dreyer]] at the [[Market Theatre]] in October 1983.
  
Performed by students of the Technikon Natal at the [[National Arts Festival]], 1984, directed by Patricia Rapson, stage manager Helen Barton, lighting Janet Wilson. The cast: Christobel d'Orthez, Julia Faddy, Jenny Parton.
 
  
 
==Sources==
 
==Sources==
 
National Arts Festival programme, 1984.
 
National Arts Festival programme, 1984.
  
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Photographs taken during the production of ''Skirmishes'' at the [[Market Theatre]] ([[NELM]] [Collection: MARKET THEATRE]: 2004. 30. 5. 128).
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Revision as of 20:33, 4 December 2017

Skirmishes, by British playwright Catherine Hayes (1949-*)[1]. A realistic play dealing with the bitter emotions of two sisters while their mother lies dying, after being bedridden for a period of time. Although realistic, the play has its moments of absurd humour which emphasise the sad situation of the three women.

The playwright was awarded the 1982 London Critics' Circle Theatre Awards (Drama Theatre Awards) for Most Promising Playwright of 1981 this play.

The original text

Published by Faber and Faber, 1982 and Dramatists Play Service, 1983.

Translations and adaptations

Performance history in South Africa

Performed by students of the Technikon Natal at the National Arts Festival, 1984, directed by Patricia Rapson, stage manager Helen Barton, lighting Janet Wilson. The cast: Christobel d'Orthez, Julia Faddy, Jenny Parton.

Directed by Lucille Gillwald starring Sandra Prinsloo, Lorna Cowell, Mary Dreyer at the Market Theatre in October 1983.


Sources

National Arts Festival programme, 1984.

Photographs taken during the production of Skirmishes at the Market Theatre (NELM [Collection: MARKET THEATRE]: 2004. 30. 5. 128).

Go to ESAT Bibliography

Return to

Return to PLAYS I: Original SA plays

Return to PLAYS II: Foreign plays

Return to PLAYS III: Collections

Return to PLAYS IV: Pageants and public performances

Return to South African Festivals and Competitions

Return to The ESAT Entries

Return to Main Page