compiled by Elizabeth Troop from The Intimate Notebook of George Sand translated by MARIE JENNEY HOWE
With Jane Lapotaire as George Sand
From 1836 to 1839 - years filled with elation, depression and overwork — George Sand kept a notebook addressed to a Dr Piffoel. This ' Professor of Botany and Psychology ' was in fact one of her masculine alter egos. She was then in her mid-30s, angry about society's attitude to women and fascinated by educational,literary and political questions. The music of the young Liszt was some consolation.
With JENNY TWICGE and JOHN BULL
Directed by JOHN THEOCHARIS (Jane Lapotaire is a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company)