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Sunday Play: The Secret Commonwealth

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John Purser's play is set in the late 17th century and takes its inspiration from the old Scots ballad Mill 0 Tiftie's Annie, based on the true story of a miller's daughter who fell in love with the trumpeter at Fyvie Castle in Aberdeenshire. The play's title comes from a work of the period by the Rev Robert Kirk about the spirit world of elves and fairies.
Director Patrick Rayner Repeat

Contributors

Unknown:
Rev Robert Kirk
Director:
Patrick Rayner
Annie Smith:
Vicki Masson
Helen:
Anne Kristen
William:
Derek Anders
Donald:
Kenneth Glenaan
Andrew Lammie:
Jimmy Chisholm
Lord Fyvie:
Andrew Dalmeyer
Lady Fyvie:
Anne Lacey
Rev Kirk:
Paul Young
Gregory:
Robert Paterson
Spirit voices:
Gerda Stevenson
Spirit voices:
Kern Falconer
Source: Radio Times

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