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Sunday Play: Divine Words

on BBC Radio 3

One of the greatest plays by Spain's most innovative 20th-century dramatist, Divine Words is set in Valle-Inclan's native Gallecia, the Celtic corner of north-west Spain. It presents a grotesque picture of rural life, a primitive society where amorality, avarice, adultery and cowardice flourish. Valle-Inclan believed that the Spanish language was suited to strong talk and earthly images, and David Johnston has translated this descriptive language into the speech rhythms of his native Ireland. with Frances Tometty , Patrick O'Kane , James Ellis , Paula Hamilton , Marcella Riordan , Iwan Thomas. Valerie Lilley and Gerard McDermott Percussionist Michael Gregory Director Kate Rowland Repeat

Contributors

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David Johnston
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Frances Tometty
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Patrick O'Kane
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James Ellis
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Paula Hamilton
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Marcella Riordan
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Iwan Thomas.
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Valerie Lilley
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Gerard McDermott
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Michael Gregory
Director:
Kate Rowland
Bastian:
Tp McKenna
Mari Gaila:
Dervla Kirwan
Pedro Gailo:
Denys Hawthorne
Seventh Miau:
Garard McSorley
Rosa la Tatula:
Sorcha Cusack

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