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When We Dead Awaken

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A dramatic epilogue by Henrik Ibsen translated from the Norwegian by Michael Meyer
with Ralph Richardson, Irene Worth, Barbara Jefford, Gordon Jackson
"On the whole 'When We Dead Awaken' may rank with the greatest of the author's work - if, indeed, it be not the greatest" (James Joyce)
"His magic is nowhere more potent" (Bernard Shaw)
The action of Ibsen's last play takes place in Norway - at a coastal watering place and in the grounds and vicinity of a mountain health resort.

Contributors

Author:
Henrik Ibsen
Translator:
Michael Meyer
Music:
John Baker, BBC Radiophonic Workshop
The play adapted and Produced by:
John Tydeman
Professor Arnold Rubek, a sculptor:
Ralph Richardson
Maia, his wife:
Barbara Jefford
The Inspector at the Spa:
James Thomason
Ulfhejm, a country squire:
Gordon Jackson
A Lady Traveller (Irene):
Irene Worth
A nun:
Grlzelda Hervey
Narrator:
Charles Simon
Source: Radio Times

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