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by [[Edith Owen]].
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Author's note in programme of the performance in 1982: 'This programme is the outcome of years of fascination with the lives of British monarchs and with British history. I can remember from the moment of my introduction to the Henrys, Marys, Edwards, Richards and Elizabeths a growing involvement with these people. When I finally got them sorted out, I decided to tell their stories - not only as I found them in the Histories, but also as I made their acquaintance in dramatic literature. This evening is the result of that effort. May it please you all.' Act I: 1152-1536. Act II: 1558-1603.
  
 
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Presented by The University of the Witwatersrand and The Performing Arts Centre. Performed on the 9th of July, 1982.
  
  
 
== Sources ==
 
== Sources ==
  
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Programme notes of the performance on 9 July, 1982.
  
  

Latest revision as of 11:14, 13 June 2014

by Edith Owen.

The original text

Author's note in programme of the performance in 1982: 'This programme is the outcome of years of fascination with the lives of British monarchs and with British history. I can remember from the moment of my introduction to the Henrys, Marys, Edwards, Richards and Elizabeths a growing involvement with these people. When I finally got them sorted out, I decided to tell their stories - not only as I found them in the Histories, but also as I made their acquaintance in dramatic literature. This evening is the result of that effort. May it please you all.' Act I: 1152-1536. Act II: 1558-1603.

Translations and adaptations

Performance history in South Africa

Presented by The University of the Witwatersrand and The Performing Arts Centre. Performed on the 9th of July, 1982.


Sources

Programme notes of the performance on 9 July, 1982.


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