Die Buffel
Directed and adapted by Ilse Fourie 2011
Directed and adapted by Ilse Fourie 2011
The production of Die Buffel, an Afrikaans and modern adaptation of Anton Chekhov's 'The Bear'. It was performed as part of the University of Stellenbosch 'Woordfees' festival in 2011. It included many popular culture references and each character was loosely inspired by a subculture (Hip Hop, Goth, Nerd).
The character of Luka with his electric triangle.
The character of Gregori was inspired by the Afrikaans rapper Jack Parow.
The characters of Gregori and Helena settle a disagreement with Rock, Paper, Scissors.
Helena taking her turn to duel against Gregori with Guitar Hero.
The character of Luca closing off the show with the Napoleon Dynamite dance.
