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The Myth of an American National Theatre

BBC Radio 4
on BBC Radio 4 FM

Christopher Bigsby talks to American writers, directors and critics about the state of US theatre and in particular why the Americans have never developed a major company to rival the Comedie Française, the Moscow Arts Theatre, the Berliner Ensemble, or Britain's own Royal Shakespeare Company and National.
Among those taking part: CLIVE BARNES , ARTHUR MILLER
JOHN GUARE. BERNARD GERSTEN JEFF PERRY and ROBERT FALLS Producer ED THOMASON

Contributors

Talks:
Christopher Bigsby
Unknown:
Clive Barnes
Unknown:
Arthur Miller
Unknown:
John Guare.
Unknown:
Bernard Gersten
Unknown:
Jeff Perry
Source: Radio Times

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