Details

The Last Priest explores the life of Jean Meslier (1664-1729), a French Catholic priest and the author of a bitter atheistic testament. He was a little-known hero of the Enlightenment, and an instigator of the socialist ideals of the French Revolution. This very human story follows Jean as he leads a dual existence, conforming by day to religious fundamentalism, and passionately composing his legacy in private by night. Jean's passion for truth, his stubborn conscience and his fear of discovery leading him to the betrayal of his own principles all make him a compelling character. His story, with its disturbing parallels to the religious unrest of today, places this work at the heart of the current zeitgeist.

Cast/Performers

Angela Koo (Delphine Solange), Maxwell Hutcheon (Claude Buffier)

Creatives/Company

Author: David Walter Hall
Producer(s): Dr Colin Brewer, Julian Bird, Jean Meslier
Director: Tom Cornford

The Last Priest

The Last Priest (Play) production archive for QTIX code T01976811415. Details of all The Last Priest archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S0440575926

Archive Listings

5 Jun 07
to
1 Jul 07

The King's Head Theatre
Inner London, Greater London
Performance Details => Venue archive

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