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The King Must Die

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by MARY RENAULT adapted for radio in 11 Sarts by MICHAEL BAKEWELL 2: The Year King with and While journeying from Troizen to meet for the first time his father
Aigeus, King of Athens.
Theseus arrives at Eleusis. A strange welcome awaits him. The Queen Priestess informs him that he has arrived, fufllling the omens, on the day when the King must die.
Music composed by CHRISTOS PITTAS
Directed by DAVID SPENSER

Contributors

Unknown:
Michael Bakewell
Composed By:
Christos Pittas
Directed By:
David Spenser
Theseus:
Gary Bond
the Queen of Eleusis:
Frances Jeater
Amyntor:
Alex Jennings
Pallans:
Spencer Banks
Bias:
Steve Hodson
Kerkyon:
David Peart
Hypsenor:
Richard Bates
Xanthos:
John Livesey
pylas:
Philip Sully
Priestess:
Fiona Walker
Old priestess:
Carole Boyd
Girl:
Pauline Siddle
Source: Radio Times

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