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| − | ''The Mystery of Irma Vep'' is a play in three acts by | + | ''[[The Mystery of Irma Vep]]'' is a play in three acts by Charles Ludlam (1943-1987). |
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| + | The play is written for two actors who, between them, play eight characters of both sexes. It is a satire of several theatrical, literary and film genres, including Victorian melodrama, farce, the penny dreadful, ''Wuthering Heights'' and the Alfred Hitchcock film ''Rebecca'' (1940)[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mystery_of_Irma_Vep]. The title is an anagram for the word "vampire" and is taken from the name of a character in the silent film serial ''Les Vampires'' (Louis Feuillade, 1915)[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Les_Vampires] | ||
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First produced by Ludlam's Ridiculous Theatrical Company, opening off-off-Broadway in New York City's Greenwich Village in September 1984 and closing in April 1986. | First produced by Ludlam's Ridiculous Theatrical Company, opening off-off-Broadway in New York City's Greenwich Village in September 1984 and closing in April 1986. | ||
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== Performance history in South Africa == | == Performance history in South Africa == | ||
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| − | + | 1993: Presented by [[NAPAC]] Drama directed by [[Greg King]] starring [[David Dennis]] in 1993. The production won the [[Durban Theatre Awards]] award for Best Production in 1994. | |
| − | Produced by [[KickstArt]] | + | 2000: Directed by [[Alan Swerdlow]] at the [[Rex Garner Theatre]] starring [[Malcolm Terrey]]. Set by [[Denis Hutchinson]]. |
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| + | 2007 Produced by [[KickstArt]] productions. | ||
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| + | 2010: Produced by [[KickstArt]] productions starring [[Steven Stead]] in multiple roles. | ||
== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mystery_of_Irma_Vep | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mystery_of_Irma_Vep | ||
| + | ''[[The Star]]'' 16 August 2000. | ||
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| + | Go to [[ESAT Bibliography]] | ||
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| + | Return to [[PLAYS IV: Pageants and public performances]] | ||
| − | Return to [[ | + | Return to [[South_African_Festivals|South African Festivals and Competitions]] |
Return to [[The ESAT Entries]] | Return to [[The ESAT Entries]] | ||
Return to [[Main Page]] | Return to [[Main Page]] | ||
Latest revision as of 05:56, 10 December 2020
The Mystery of Irma Vep is a play in three acts by Charles Ludlam (1943-1987).
Contents
The original text
The play is written for two actors who, between them, play eight characters of both sexes. It is a satire of several theatrical, literary and film genres, including Victorian melodrama, farce, the penny dreadful, Wuthering Heights and the Alfred Hitchcock film Rebecca (1940)[1]. The title is an anagram for the word "vampire" and is taken from the name of a character in the silent film serial Les Vampires (Louis Feuillade, 1915)[2]
First produced by Ludlam's Ridiculous Theatrical Company, opening off-off-Broadway in New York City's Greenwich Village in September 1984 and closing in April 1986.
Translations and adaptations
Performance history in South Africa
1993: Presented by NAPAC Drama directed by Greg King starring David Dennis in 1993. The production won the Durban Theatre Awards award for Best Production in 1994.
2000: Directed by Alan Swerdlow at the Rex Garner Theatre starring Malcolm Terrey. Set by Denis Hutchinson.
2007 Produced by KickstArt productions.
2010: Produced by KickstArt productions starring Steven Stead in multiple roles.
Sources
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mystery_of_Irma_Vep
The Star 16 August 2000.
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
