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Andromache

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by RACINE translated by JOHN CAIRNCROSS with Sheila Allen , Freda Dowie
Marius Goring , Alec McCowen This. one of the greatest works of the French classical theatre, tells the story of Hector's widow Andromache who was brought as a slave to his capital city by Pyrrhus, son of Achilles, who fell in love with her.
The action takes place at Buthrotum. capital of Epirus, some time after the Trojan War. Producer MARTIN ESSLIN

Contributors

Translated By:
John Cairncross
Unknown:
Sheila Allen
Unknown:
Freda Dowie
Unknown:
Marius Goring
Unknown:
Alec McCowen
Producer:
Martin Esslin
Orestes, Prince of Argos:
Alec McCowen
Pylades, his friend:
John Westbrook
Pyrrhus, King of Epirus:
Marius Goring
Phoenix, Achilles' old tutor,Pyrrhus' adviser.:
Ralph Truman
Andromache:
Sheila Allen
Hermione. Princess of Sparta,betrothed to Pyrrhus:
Freda Dowie
Cleone, Hermione's friend:
Pauline Wynn
Cophisa, Andromache's friend:
Betty Hardy
Source: Radio Times

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