1789
1789: The French Revolution, Year One by Ariane Mnouchkine (born 1939, France).
1789 enabled a young audience in 1968 to participate in the story of the French Revolution which led to the present-day Republic. The second instalment, 1793, was an invitation to reflect on the last days of the Revolution.
Contents
The original text
Théâtre du Soleil, Paris.
Translations and adaptations
Performance history in South Africa
Presented at the People's Space, produced by the Pennywhistle Theatre Company in 1981.
Directed by Christopher Weare at the Little Theatre's Hiddingh Hall for the University of Cape Town Drama Department from 20 May to 3 June 1989.
Sources
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ariane_Mnouchkine
http://www.internationalibsenaward.com/nyheter/about-ariane-mnouchkine
No-Good Friday theatre programme 1989, announcement of future productions.
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