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The Search by Antonio Skarmeta, translated by Evelyn Fishburn
with John Hollis
The second of two plays by this author, set in Chile just after the 1973 coup. Cosme, a taxi driver whose son has been arrested for harbouring a socialist, goes in search of him and on the way acquires a new commitment of his own.
Directed by MARGARET ETALL

Contributors

Translated By:
Evelyn Fishburn
Unknown:
John Hollis
Directed By:
Margaret Etall
Cosme Soriano:
John Hollis
Daniel:
David Ryall
Ernesto:
Ian Thompson
Grandmother:
Peggy Paige
Laura:
Diana Bishop
Mine Pinochet:
Judy Franklin
Secretary:
Martin Friend
Fr Franz:
Patrick Barr
Client and aurason:
Stuart Blake
Radio announcer/Carlos:
Sion Probert
First lawyer/Civil guard/Workers' leader:
Gordon Reid
Reporter/Second lawyer:
Alexander John
Captain/Railway clerk:
John Livesey
Priest/policeman:
John Church
Car dealer/Waiter:
Christopher Scott
Soldier/Worker:
Nigel Greaves
Source: Radio Times

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