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The Friday Play: An Ember in the Straw

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A tragicomedy for these troubled times by David Greig. in a small country torn by religious, tribal and political conflict, the General controls one end of a remote valley and the Captain the other. Their uneasy stand-off is broken by the sudden and unexpected arrival of an injured representative of the most powerful nation on earth.
Director Patrick Rayner

Contributors

Unknown:
David Greig.
Director:
Patrick Rayner
The General:
Alexander Morton
Billy:
Finlay Welsh
Evie:
Vicki Uddelle
Translator:
Nell McKinven
Paul:
Lewis Howden
soldier:
Lewis Howden
Sarah:
Anne Lacey
The pilot:
Erick Rainey
Source: Radio Times

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