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Vyfmylpaal bevat vyf van Deon Opperman se suksesvolste Afrikaanse
dramas: "Boesman, my seun", "Magspel", "Donkerland", "Stille nag"
en "More is ’n lang dag". Hoewel die laaste drie reeds vroeer
gepubliseer is (in 1996, 1990 en 1986 onderskeidelik), is dit die
eerste keer dat "Boesman, my seun" en "Magspel" in drukvorm
verskyn. Deon Opperman, reeds sedert 1984 aktief in die bedryf, is
een van die produktiefste dramaturge in Suid-Afrika, met meer as 40
verhoogstukke op sy kerfstok. 'n Eugene Marais-prys en 'n
Hertzogprys-benoeming is maar twee van die vele veertjies in sy
hoed. Hy is ook die stigter van AFDA (The South African School of
Motion Picture and Live Performance).
Jill Hyem, original writer of TV series HOWARD'S WAY, WISH ME LUCK,
THE HOUSE OF ELLIOT and co-writer of the well-remembered TENKO, who
returns to her theatre roots with this magical story set in the
world's most romantic city. Three women of a certain age gravitate
to Paris. There's Nancy, a retired headmistress determined to throw
off her shackles. Anna, recently widowed - and free - after years
of nursing a sick husband. And Raquel, a divorcee in search of
eternal youth and a new toy boy. A feel-good play with laughter and
tears, the promise of romance, lovely love and not-so-lovely anger,
friendship and loyalty, and the advantages of growing old. Perhaps
not La Vie en Rose but certainly a night to leave you charmed,
amused, thoughtful - and smiling.
Hairdresser Rita feels that life is passing her by. She wants an
education. But does Frank have anything to teach her? Willy
Russell's play gives a hilarious - and often moving - account of a
young woman's determination to change her life.
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The VERDICT
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Barry Reed; Adapted by Margaret May Hobbs
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Ladies in Lavender
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Charles Dance; Adapted by Shaun McKenna; Created by William J. Locke
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An evocative, heart-warming story of unfulfi lled dreams and
unrequited love. Based on the hit film screenplay by Charles Dance
starring Judi Dench and Maggie Smith, and on the original short
story by William J. Locke, Ladies In Lavender tells the tale of two
sisters Ursula and Janet who live in a close-knit fishing village
in picturesque Cornwall, in 1936. When a handsome and talented
young Polish violinist bound for America is washed ashore, the
Widdington sisters take him under their wing and nurse him back to
health. However, the presence of the mysterious young man disrupts
their peaceful lives and the community in which they live.
The Busybody is the most popular comedy by the eighteenth-century
playwright Susanna Centlivre. The play centres on two couples
trying to form a relationship against the wills of their guardians,
and in a battle of wits, playing with many conventions from theatre
traditions across the continent, a conclusion is eventually
reached. Like her predecessor Aphra Behn, Centlivre was immensely
successful in her day, drawing huge crowds to extended runs of her
numerous plays, but the stabbing male pens of the nineteenth and
twentieth centuries decried her work as being louche and dangerous,
and her name slowly sunk into obscurity. This edition, published
with William Hazlitt's prefatory note and extra material on
Centlivre's life and writing, seeks to highlight the dexterity with
which she took on the stage.
'n Regter bring sy mooi, jong vrou saam na 'n jagplaas om sy laaste
trofee te kom skiet. So word vyf mense saamgegooi vir 'n naweek.
Jaloesie, konkelary, wedywering en twis oor grondbesit is aan die
orde van die dag – en nog 'n verhouding wat nooit sy le kon kry
nie. 'n Misterieuse bok maak sy verskyning. Meteens raak die
verlede deel van die hede. Nie almal op die plaas weet van die
vloek wat oor die grond hang nie. Die omgewing word 'n medespeler
wat jare se intrige op die spits dryf.
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The Crucible
(Paperback)
Arthur Miller; Volume editing by Soyica Diggs Colbert; Series edited by Susan Abbotson
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Because it is my name! Because I cannot have another in my life!
Because I lie and sign myself to lies! Because I am not worth the
dust on the feet of them that hang! How may I live without my name?
I have given you my soul; leave me my name! In a small tight-knit
community, gossip and rumour spread like wildfire, inflaming
personal grievances until no-one is safe from accusation and
vengeance. The Crucible is Arthur Miller's classic dramatisation of
the witch-hunt and trials that besieged the Puritan community of
Salem in 1692. Seen as a chilling parallel to the McCarthyism and
repressive culture of fear that gripped America in the 1950s, the
play's timeless relevance and appeal remains as strong as when the
play opened on Broadway in 1953. This new edition includes an
introduction by Soyica Diggs Colbert, that explores the play's
production history as well as the dramatic, thematic, and academic
debates that surround it; a must-have resource for any student
exploring The Crucible.
First premiered in South Africa at the Grahamstown festival in
1997, the play Ubu and the truth commission is being restaged
around the world to mark the occasion of 20 years after the end of
apartheid. Over its life it has become a set work in drama courses
locally and internationally. The play is a collaboration between
writer Jane Taylor, artist William Kentridge, and Basil Jones and
Adrian Kohler of the Handspring puppet company, recently acclaimed
for their play War horse, which has toured the world. The script,
together with a selection of William Kentridge's drawings, and
photographs taken from the performance showing the puppets and
performers, brings together the powerful multimedia effects of the
stage performance. And in this revised edition, the writer,
director and puppeteers have added to their notes accompanying the
play, reflecting on what the play means 20 years after it was first
performed. Ubu and the truth commission is based on the scandalous
character created by the French surrealist poet, Alfred Jarry, but
it is more than just a dramatisation of evil adapted to a
contemporary South African context. Taylor and Kentridge have
skilfully woven Jarry's themes of extreme violence, conceit,
cowardice and self-pity with revelations from the Truth and
reconciliation commission. Ubu is forced to confront the
consequences of his actions through the testimony of his victims.
The play remains as relevant today as it was 20 years ago.
The Methuen Drama Student Edition of Twelve Angry Men is the first
critical edition of Reginald Rose's play, providing the play text
alongside commentary and notes geared towards student readers. In
New York, 1954, a man is dead and the life of another is at stake.
A 'guilty' verdict seems a foregone conclusion, but one member of
the jury has the will to probe more deeply into the evidence and
the courage to confront the ignorance and prejudice of some of his
fellow jurors. The conflict that follows is fierce and passionate,
cutting straight to the heart of the issues of civil liberties and
social justice. Ideal for the student reader, the accompanying
pedagogical notes include elements such as an author chronology;
plot summary; suggested further reading; explanatory endnotes; and
questions for further study. The introduction discusses in detail
the play's origins as a 1954 American television play, Rose's
re-working of the piece for the stage, and Lumet's 1957 film
version, identifying textual variations between these versions and
discussing later significant productions. The commentary also
situates the play in relation to the genre of courtroom drama, as a
milestone in the development of televised drama, and as an
engagement with questions of American individualism and democracy.
Together, this provides students with an edition that situates the
play in its contemporary social and dramatic contexts, while
encouraging reflection on its wider thematic implications.
A revised and updated edition of the bestselling guide to all
things Ambridge, For the Love of the Archers contains extensive
all-new content that will keep any fan of the show enlightened and
entertained. It's been over 70 years since the familiar
dum-di-dum-didum-di-dum of "Barwick Green" first brought The
Archers to our airwaves, and in that time millions of listeners
have followed the everyday lives of country folk in Ambridge.
Bringing together a wealth of fascinating facts, amusing insights
and expert trivia about characters, controversies and country
customs in one handy volume - now fully revised and updated to
include recent developments - this companion is the perfect gift
for avid addicts and keen newcomers alike. Long-time Archers
super-fan Beth Miller will be your highly engaging guide to every
aspect of radio's most enduring drama, including the following
recurring features: Welcome to Ambridge takes you on a tour of all
the key locations Meet the Characters profiles all your favourite
personalities Memorable Moments celebrates some of the most
entertaining and emotional episodes Gone But Not Forgotten
remembers the dearly departed Quiz Night at the Bull tests your
knowledge of the programme at regular intervals For all this and
much more, dive into this incredible miscellany and become a true
Ambridge expert.
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