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Afternoon Play: Waiting to Fly

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on BBC Radio 4 FM

By Andrew Holland.
Mrs Mieszala is forced to confront her past as she stands on the brink of self-awareness. Her son, Stefan, lies in a hospice dying from an Aids-related illness. As the play unfolds, Mrs Mieszala embarks upon a journey to try and understand her son's life. But before she can understand the present, Mrs Mieszala must exorcise her ghosts of the past.

Contributors

Writer:
Andrew Holland
Director:
Michael Fox
Mrs Mieszala:
Penny Downie
Jem:
Peter Marinker
Stefan:
Chris Pavlo
Neil:
Simon Donaldson
MrsCowley:
Tessa Worsley
Teresa:
Helen Longworth
Father Tim:
Ian Masters
Paulo:
Bruno Lastra
Mr Mieszala:
Andrzej Borkowski
Source: Radio Times

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