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MR. BIEDERMANN AND THE FIRE-RAISERS

on Third Programme

by MAX FRISCH
A play for broadcasting translated by Michael Bullock with Edward Chapman as Mr. Biedermann
Bernard Bresslaw and Michael Flanders
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In this play written for radio-first produced in Atunich in 1953 and since made into a television play and produced on the stage in the German-speaking world and in France-the witty Swiss author introduces us to a self-satisfied small-town citizen whose conduct as an employer and a manufacturer of hair restorative may not be above reproach but who has a sentimental streak and so cannot be harsh to two individuals who establish themselves in his loft. Surely these people cannot be the much-feared fire-raisers who have already caused such damage in the neighbourhood? If so, would they heap up so much inflammatory material and even ask their host for a box of matches? A situation which could well reflect upon our world..... Produced by H. B. FORTUIN
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Contributors

Unknown:
Max Frisch
Translated By:
Michael Bullock
Unknown:
Edward Chapman
Unknown:
Bernard Bresslaw
Produced By:
H. B. Fortuin
The Author:
Michael Flanders
Mr Gottlieb Biedermann:
Edward Chapman
Anna, the maid:
Gudrun Ure
Joe Schmitz, a circus artist:
Bernard Bresslaw
Mrs Babette Biedermann:
Mary O'Farrell
Willie Eisenring, an ex-waiter:
Haydn Jones

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