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Going Dark

In 1642, the lives of three actors are devastated by a theatre ban that will last 18 years. Marcella Evaristi’s 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’s 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……….....Justin Salinger
Charlie……………Daniel Boyd
Walter…………....Joel MacCormack
Mattie…………….Melody Grove
Robin……………..Stephen Boxer
Isobel……………..Candida Benson
Susannah…………Lauren Cornelius

Producer/Director: Bruce Young
91Èȱ¬ Scotland

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44 minutes

Last on

Tue 10 Sep 2024 14:15

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  • Mon 19 Apr 2021 14:00
  • Tue 10 Sep 2024 14:15

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