West

West by Steven Berkoff [1](1937-*). A play about gang wars in London. West was first performed at the Donmar Warehouse, Covent Garden, opening 2 May 1983.

Performance history in South Africa

First performed in South Africa by the Baxter Theatre, directed by Mavis Taylor in 198?*, featuring Sean Taylor, Jamie Bartlett, ***.

Presented by Volute Productions, directed by Neil McCarthy assisted by Maralin Vanrenen opening 22 August 1984 in the Baxter Studio. The cast included Sean Taylor, James Whyle, Jon Maytham, Joanna Weinberg, Nicky Rebelo, Rob Smith. Designed by Dicky Longhurst, lighting by Leon Benzakein.

Sources

Barrow, Brian & Williams-Short, Yvonne (eds.). 1988. Theatre Alive! The Baxter Story 1977-1987.

West theatre programme 1984.

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