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by [[Olive Schreiner]], adapted for the stage by [[James Ambrose Brown]]. First performed in the original [[Arena Theatre]] (a converted rehearsal room) at the [[Nico Malan Theatre]] in  1975, directed by [[Rosalie van der Gucht]]. The production was sold out and led to renewed interest in the works of Olive Schreiner.  
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''The Story of an African Farm'', a novel by [[Olive Schreiner]] (1855-1920).
  
CAPAB production adapted from the novel and letters and commentaries on Olive Schreiner and directed by Rosalie van der Gucht, first performed at the Nico Malan Theatre Centre on 28 October 1975, with [[Dugald Thomson]], [[Nicholas Ellenbogen]], [[Lois Butlin]], [[John Whiteley]] and [[Dawie Ackerman]] amongst others in the cast.
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== The original text ==
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==Translations and adaptations==
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Adapted for the stage by [[James Ambrose Brown]].  
  
 
The dramatised text published by **? in 19**?* Another adaptation by [[André P. Brink]].
 
The dramatised text published by **? in 19**?* Another adaptation by [[André P. Brink]].
  
  
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== Performance history in South Africa ==
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First performed in the original [[Arena Theatre]] (a converted rehearsal room) at the [[Nico Malan Theatre]] on 28 October 1975, directed by [[Rosalie van der Gucht]] with [[Dugald Thomson]], [[Nicholas Ellenbogen]], [[Lois Butlin]], [[John Whiteley]] and [[Dawie Ackerman]] amongst others in the cast. The production was sold out and led to renewed interest in the works of Olive Schreiner.
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== Sources ==
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Revision as of 20:42, 23 June 2015

The Story of an African Farm, a novel by Olive Schreiner (1855-1920).


The original text

Translations and adaptations

Adapted for the stage by James Ambrose Brown.

The dramatised text published by **? in 19**?* Another adaptation by André P. Brink.


Performance history in South Africa

First performed in the original Arena Theatre (a converted rehearsal room) at the Nico Malan Theatre on 28 October 1975, directed by Rosalie van der Gucht with Dugald Thomson, Nicholas Ellenbogen, Lois Butlin, John Whiteley and Dawie Ackerman amongst others in the cast. The production was sold out and led to renewed interest in the works of Olive Schreiner.

Sources

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