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1960. Backstage at London's Royal Court Theatre. Hollywood giants Orson Welles and Laurence Olivier have been persuaded to work together for the first time - the inspired idea of legendary theatre critic, Kenneth Tynan. Welles has agreed to direct Olivier and Joan Plowright in a production of Eugene Ionesco's masterpiece Rhinoceros. But with Olivier's eccentric wife Vivien Leigh added to the volatile mix, legendary egos collide both on stage and off.

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Author: Austin Pendleton

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Archive listings for Orson's Shadow (2015)

Work type: Play.

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European Premiere.Producer Emily Dobbs Productions. Producer Robyn Keynes (for Smith and Brant Theatricals). Director Alice Hamilton. Design Max Dorey. Costume Max Dorey. Lighting Nicholas Holdridge. Sound Giles Thomas. Director Rupert Hands (assistant). Performer Gina Bellman (Vivien Leigh). Performer Edward Bennett (Kenneth Tynan). Performer Louise Ford (Joan Plowright). Performer John Hodgkinson (Orson Welles). Performer Adrian Lukis (Laurence Olivier). Performer Ciaran O'Brien (Sean).

1 Jul 15 to 25 Jul 15

Southwark Playhouse Borough, Inner London :: V226
listing details L574919279

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