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'''The Blue Iris''' by [[Athol Fugard]]. A tender story which revolves around the gradual disintegration of a marriage through misunderstanding, neglect and disappointment as told in the reminiscences and regrets of widower farmer Robert Hannay and the heart-wrenching sadness of his loyal farm worker and wife's companion - Rieta. The play dissects the pain of missed opportunity and emotional disconnection touching us all to the core.
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A play by [[Athol Fugard]].  
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== The play ==
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The  story which revolves around the gradual disintegration of a marriage through misunderstanding, neglect and disappointment as told in the reminiscences and regrets of widower farmer Robert Hannay and the heart-wrenching sadness of his loyal farm worker and wife's companion - Rieta.  
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== Productions ==
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The play had its world premiere at the [[Grahamstown Festival| National Arts Festival]] in July 2012. In celebration of Athol Fugard's 80th birthday, the [[Fugard Theatre]] announced a 5 week season of the play at the [[Fugard Theatre Studio]],directed by [[Janice Honeyman]] and starring [[Claire Berlein]], [[Graham Weir]] and [[Lee-Ann van Rooi]]. [[Pusetso Thsibedi]] was the Assistant Director, lighting design by [[Mannie Manim]], set design by [[Dicky Longhurst]] and costume design by [[Birrie le Roux]].
 
The play had its world premiere at the [[Grahamstown Festival| National Arts Festival]] in July 2012. In celebration of Athol Fugard's 80th birthday, the [[Fugard Theatre]] announced a 5 week season of the play at the [[Fugard Theatre Studio]],directed by [[Janice Honeyman]] and starring [[Claire Berlein]], [[Graham Weir]] and [[Lee-Ann van Rooi]]. [[Pusetso Thsibedi]] was the Assistant Director, lighting design by [[Mannie Manim]], set design by [[Dicky Longhurst]] and costume design by [[Birrie le Roux]].
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Revision as of 18:43, 12 June 2014

A play by Athol Fugard.


The play

The story which revolves around the gradual disintegration of a marriage through misunderstanding, neglect and disappointment as told in the reminiscences and regrets of widower farmer Robert Hannay and the heart-wrenching sadness of his loyal farm worker and wife's companion - Rieta.


Productions

The play had its world premiere at the National Arts Festival in July 2012. In celebration of Athol Fugard's 80th birthday, the Fugard Theatre announced a 5 week season of the play at the Fugard Theatre Studio,directed by Janice Honeyman and starring Claire Berlein, Graham Weir and Lee-Ann van Rooi. Pusetso Thsibedi was the Assistant Director, lighting design by Mannie Manim, set design by Dicky Longhurst and costume design by Birrie le Roux.


Sources

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