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17/08/2010

Michael Butt - Unauthorised History: The Killing

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Michael Butt's play explores the mysterious events surrounding Christopher Marlowe's death

The mystery surrounding the unsolved killing of playwright Christopher Marlowe in 1593. Innovative drama starring Paul Rhys.

By Michael Butt.

In May 1593, the playwright Christopher Marlowe was killed. Apparently, it was because of an argument over a bill. Michael Butt's innovative drama dons the cloak of documentary to re-examine the unsolved case.

Cast:

Narrator . . . . . Paul Rhys
Thomas Walsingham . . . . . Blake Ritson
Thomas Kyd . . . . . Harry Lloyd
Robert Poley . . . . . Burn Gorman
Lord Cecil . . . . . Tim McMullan
Mrs Bull . . . . . Christine Kavanagh
Ingram Frizer . . . . . Tony Bell
Richard Baines . . . . . Sam Dale
Cambridge Porter . . . . . Sean Baker
Drew Woodleff . . . . . Lloyd Thomas

Directed by Sasha Yevtushenko.

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