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Sunday Play: US

on BBC Radio 3

A study of a seminal event in the development of political theatre, using a mix of performance and interviews. US, a political play reflecting the anti-war movement in America and England in 1966, made a profound impression when performed by the RSC and subsequently transferred to New York. This new production is both a show and a homage to the writer and director, Peter Brook. With Sir Peter Hall , Michael Kustow, Glenda Jackson, Adrian Mitchell, Ian Hogg, Albert Hunt and Michael Williams. Cast Adrian Lester, Alison Pettitt, Ron Berglass, Lise Stuart, Graham Padden, Andy Hockley, Sean Connolly and Alex Jones.
Music arranged and performed by Malcolm McKee with Helen Bool, Percussion.
Director Brian Lighthill

Contributors

Writer & Original Director:
Peter Brook
Writer:
Adrian Mitchell
Director:
Brian Lighthill
Contributor:
Sir Peter Hall
Contributor:
Michael Kustow
Contributor:
Glenda Jackson
Contributor:
Ian Hogg
Contributor:
Albert Hunt
Contributor:
Michael Williams
Performer:
Adrian Lester
Performer:
Alison Pettitt
Performer:
Ron Berglass
Performer:
Graham Padden
Performer:
Andy Hockley
Performer:
Sean Connolly
Performer:
Alex Jones
Music Arranger & Piano:
Malcolm McKee
Percussion:
Helen Bool

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