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The Girl from Samos

BBC Radio 3
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or The In-Laws A Comedy by MENANDER
(c 342-292 BC)
Translated into English by ERIC G. TURNER Arranged for stereo and produced by RAYMOND RAIKES
A recent discovery of many of the lost scenes makes a broadcast of this play possible for the first time.
Scene: Athens, about 320-310 BC with music composed and conducted by CHRISTOS PITTAS

Contributors

Unknown:
Eric G. Turner
Produced By:
Raymond Raikes
Conducted By:
Christos Pittas
A singer in Athens (as Choros):
John Theocharis
Chrysis (Treasure), the girl from Samos:
Madi Hedd
Moschion (Lad), adopted sonof Demeas:
John Rye
Parmenon (Trusty) Demeas'house-man ..:
William Fox
Demeas (Love-all), a rich Athenian citizen:
Carleton Hobbs
Nikeratos (Winmall), his poorer neighbour ...:
Felix Felton
A COOk:
Ronald Herdman
Plangon (Dolly), daughter of Nikeratos:
Olwen Griffiths
Wife of Nikeratos:
Betty Baskcomb
Tauron a Beagle, a Sheep, an old Nurse, Slaves and Wedding Guests:
The Entire Cast
Source: Radio Times

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