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| − | ''Rose'' | + | ''Rose'' is a comedy by Welsh writer Andrew Davies [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Davies_(writer)] (born 1936). A play about a teacher who rises above her circumstances. Casting: Male 3, Female 5. |
First produced in London at the Duke of York's Theatre by Colin Brough for The Lupton Theatre Company Ltd on 28 February 1980 starring Glenda Jackson and directed by Alan Dossor. originally produced in the previous year at the Belvrade Theatre, Coventry. | First produced in London at the Duke of York's Theatre by Colin Brough for The Lupton Theatre Company Ltd on 28 February 1980 starring Glenda Jackson and directed by Alan Dossor. originally produced in the previous year at the Belvrade Theatre, Coventry. | ||
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== Performance history in South Africa == | == Performance history in South Africa == | ||
| − | Performed in the [[Baxter Theatre]] during 1980, directed by | + | Performed in the [[Baxter Theatre]] during 1980, directed by British director Harvey Ashby. The cast: [[Sandra Duncan]], [[Maggie Holland]], [[Paddy Canavan]], [[Iain Winter]], [[Christine le Brocq]], visiting British actress Tammy Ustinov, [[Paul Bosman]], [[Alan Granville]]. |
Produced by [[Pieter Toerien]] and [[Shirley Firth]] in South Africa 1979-1981. Won various awards, including the [[Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards|Fleur du Cap]] Best Supporting Actress Award for [[Maggie Holland]]. | Produced by [[Pieter Toerien]] and [[Shirley Firth]] in South Africa 1979-1981. Won various awards, including the [[Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards|Fleur du Cap]] Best Supporting Actress Award for [[Maggie Holland]]. | ||
== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
| + | Doollee: the Playwrgihts Database [http://www.doollee.com/PlaywrightsD/davies-andrew.html#8877]. | ||
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''Rose'' theatre programme, 1980. | ''Rose'' theatre programme, 1980. | ||
Revision as of 09:27, 22 December 2015
Rose is a comedy by Welsh writer Andrew Davies [1] (born 1936). A play about a teacher who rises above her circumstances. Casting: Male 3, Female 5.
First produced in London at the Duke of York's Theatre by Colin Brough for The Lupton Theatre Company Ltd on 28 February 1980 starring Glenda Jackson and directed by Alan Dossor. originally produced in the previous year at the Belvrade Theatre, Coventry.
Contents
The original text
Published by Samuel French, 1980.
Translations and adaptations
Performance history in South Africa
Performed in the Baxter Theatre during 1980, directed by British director Harvey Ashby. The cast: Sandra Duncan, Maggie Holland, Paddy Canavan, Iain Winter, Christine le Brocq, visiting British actress Tammy Ustinov, Paul Bosman, Alan Granville.
Produced by Pieter Toerien and Shirley Firth in South Africa 1979-1981. Won various awards, including the Fleur du Cap Best Supporting Actress Award for Maggie Holland.
Sources
Doollee: the Playwrgihts Database [2].
Rose theatre programme, 1980.
Barrow, Brian & Williams-Short, Yvonne (eds.). 1988. Theatre Alive! The Baxter Story 1977-1987.
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