Going Dark
In 1642, the lives of three actors are devastated by a theatre ban that will last 18 years. Marcella Evaristi鈥檚 play celebrates the remarkable survival of these real-life friends.
In 1642, the lives of three actors are devastated by a theatre ban that will last 18 years. They witness the upheavals of plague, Civil War, Puritan persecution and the execution of their Royal patron, Charles I. Marcella Evaristi鈥檚 play celebrates the remarkable survival and ultimate Restoration triumph of these real-life friends who finally returned to the stage as celebrated players in 1660.
Michael鈥︹�︹��.....Justin Salinger
Charlie鈥︹�︹�︹�︹�aniel Boyd
Walter鈥︹�︹�︹��....Joel MacCormack
Mattie鈥︹�︹�︹�︹��.Melody Grove
Robin鈥︹�︹�︹�︹��..Stephen Boxer
Isobel鈥︹�︹�︹�︹��..Candida Benson
Susannah鈥︹�︹�︹�auren Cornelius
Producer/Director: Bruce Young
主播大秀 Scotland
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- Mon 19 Apr 2021 14:00主播大秀 Radio 4
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