Overview
Athol Fugard’s Playland, translated into Afrikaans by Saartjie Botha and directed by Albert Maritz, opened in the Studio Theatre on the 23rd of January 2014. The production starred Albert Pretorius and Mbulelo Grootboom and was performed in Afrikaans with English surtitles.
It is New Year’s Eve in 1990 when Gideon le Roux, a slightly drunk ex-national serviceman, meets Martinus Zoeloe at a fairground in the country. Martinus is the security guard at the fair and an ex-Swapo fighter. His dark secrets were securely locked away, or at least this is what he thought. Playland was presented by The Fugard In association with the Suidoostefees.
Details
First performance
23 January 2014
Final performance
15 February 2014
Venue
The Fugard Studio
Cast
Gideon Le Roux
Albert Pretorius
Marthinus Zoeloe
Mbulelo Grootboom
Voice of Barney
Koos Marais
Creative team
Playwright
Athol Fugard
Director
Albert Maritz
Translator
Saartjie Botha
Set and Lighting
Albert Maritz
Set Construction & Detailing
Koos Marais
Gaerin Hauptfleish
Costume Design
Koos Marais
Production team
Production Manager
Johann Kupferburger
Stage Manager
Gaerin Hauptfleish
Surtitle Operator
Shayna Gleave
Reviews
“Pretorius shines in Fugard two-hander”
Cape Argus
“Every South African should see this play”
Monday Missile
“Pretorius se spel laat ‘n mens sprakeloos. Earlike toneelspel en treffende inhoud“
Linet
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