by MIKHAIL BULGAKOV translated by MICHAEL GLENNY starring and What is it like for a civilised, decent family to be suddenly caught up in the horror and blood-shed of revolution and civil war? The Turbins were such a family in Kiev. capital of the Ukraine, trying to survive the turmoil which followed the end of the First World War. Bulgakov's classic work was reputed to be Stalin s favourite play, but did the dictator ever understand its true meaning?
Cast in order of appearance
Sound JOHN HOWELL
Designer PETER BLACKER
Script editor STUART GRIFFITHSJ Producer louis MARKS Directed by DON TAYLOR