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The Snake Eater

BBC Radio 3
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A dramatic poem by the Georgian poet VAZHA PSHAVELA (1861-1915) Translated by DONALD
Pshavela, who lived the tough life of a Georgian peasant, based this poem on a legend. Mindia was a warrior who, while in captivity, ate snake flesh and acquired superhuman powers.
Also taking part, SCOTT CHERRY, MOIR LESLIE and CLIVE PANTO
Directed by JOHN THEOCHARIS

Contributors

Unknown:
Moir Leslie
Directed By:
John Theocharis
RAYFIELD, with:
Fraser Kerr
as the Poet, and Mindia:
Jack McKenzie
Mzia:
Sandra Clark
Chalkia:
James Kerry
Berdia:
Brett Usher
Source: Radio Times

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