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Saturday-Night Theatre: Samarkand

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by Timothy Kidd
James Elroy Flecker was always attracted to the romantic and colourful exoticism of the Middle East. It was an attraction reflected in much of his poetry, and his well-known play Hassan was inspired by it. Unfortunately he never lived to see the play performed.

(Gordon Dulieu is a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company)
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Contributors

Writer:
Timothy Kidd
Director:
David Spenser
James Elroy Flecker:
Christopher Guard
Dr Herman Flecker:
John Moffatt
Sarah Flecker:
Freda Dowie
T.E. Lawrence:
Tim Woodward
Frank Lavery:
John Bull
Jack Beazley:
Gordon Dulieu
Emma:
Jenny Lee
Helle:
Karen Archer
Cabbie:
David Bradshawe
Source: Radio Times

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