Sleuth

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Sleuth (1970) by Anthony Shaffer, twin brother of the playwright Peter Shaffer.

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Performance history in South Africa

Staged by Shirley Firth, Pieter Toerien and Basil Rubin at the newly refurbished Intimate Theatre in June 1970, directed by Warren Jenkins, starring visiting British actors Ralph Michael, Nicholas Amer, Stanley Rushton, Robin Mayfield and Liam McNulty. Designed by British designer Terry Parsons, lighting designed by Warren Jenkins.

A revival of the play was presented by Pieter Toerien Productions in assication with nPACT directed by Pierre van Pletzen opening 12 August 1988. Performed in the Baxter Theatre and the André Huguenet Theatre. The cast included Michael Atkinson, Michael Richard, William Taylor, Derrek Lister, Johan Joubert. Lighting by Jannie Swanepoel, set and costumes designed by Chris van den Berg.

Sources

Sleuth theatre programmes 1970, 1988.

The Argus, 15 August 1988.

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