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World Theatre presents: Danton's Death

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by Georg Buchner
Translated and adapted by James Maxwell
[Starring] Patrick Wymark, Harold Lang

Danton's Death was originally staged by the 59 Theatre Company at the Lyric Opera House, Hammersmith, under the direction of Casper Wrede

The action of the play takes place in 1794 in Paris during the Reign of Terror.

(BBC recording)
(Avril Elgar is appearing in 'Farewell, Farewell Eugene' at the New Theatre, Hull; John Turner appears by arrangement with Ealing M.G.M. Artists Ltd.; June Bailey, Robert Bernal, Anita Giorgi, Dilys Hamlett, Harald Jensen, Harold Lang, Fulton MacKay, Helen Montague, Peter Sallis, Roy Spence, and Patrick Wymark are appearing in the 59 Theatre Company's production of 'Brand' at the Lyric Opera House, Hammersmith)

Contributors

Author:
Georg Buchner
Translated and adapted by:
James Maxwell
Stage Direction:
Casper Wrede
Produced for television by:
Michael Elliott
Music composed by:
George Hall
Costume Designer:
Malcolm Pride
Television Design:
Natasha Kroll
Deputies of The National Convention - Danton:
Patrick Wymark
Deputies of The National Convention - Camille Desmoulins, a poet:
James Maxwell
Deputies of The National Convention - Herault-Sechelles:
John Turner
Deputies of The National Convention - Lacroix:
Fulton MacKay
Deputies of The National Convention - Philippeau:
Donald Bradley
Deputies of The National Convention - Legendre:
Lee Fox
Members of the Committee of Public Safety - Robespierre:
Harold Land
Members of the Committee of Public Safety - St. Just:
Colin Jeavons
Members of the Committee of Public Safety - Barere:
Peter Sallis
Members of the Committee of Public Safety - Collot:
Robert Bernal
Members of the Committee of Public Safety - Billaud:
Robert Ponton
Members of the Committee of Public Safety - Fouquier-Tinville, the Public Prosecutor:
Marc Sheldon
Prostitutes - Marion:
Penelope Horner
Prostitutes - Rosalie:
Anita Giorgi
Prostitutes - Aurore:
June Bailey
Simon:
Peter Sallis
Simon's wife:
Avril Elgar
A Deputy from Lyons:
Maxwell Shaw
A Young Gentleman:
Harald Jensen
Julie, Danton's wife:
Dilys Hamlett
Lucille, Camille's wife:
Avril Elgar
Former Countess:
June Bailey
Former Marchioness:
Helen Montague
Waiter:
Robert Pointon
Soldier:
Robert Jackson
Soldier:
Roy Spence
Gentleman:
Marc Sheldon
Gentleman:
Robert Bernal
Ballad Singer:
Maxwell Shaw
President of the National Convention:
Harald Jensen
Prisoner:
Peter Sallis
Prisoner:
Lee Fox
Boy:
Robert Jackson
Executioner:
Lee Fox
Executioner:
Colin Jeavons

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