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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. European Premiere.
Cast/Performers
Gina Bellman (Vivien Leigh),
Edward Bennett (Kenneth Tynan),
Louise Ford (Joan Plowright),
John Hodgkinson (Orson Welles),
Adrian Lukis (Laurence Olivier),
Ciaran O'Brien (Sean)
Creatives/Company
Author:
Austin PendletonProducer(s):
Emily Dobbs Productions,
Robyn Keynes (for Smith and Brant Theatricals)
Director(s):
Alice Hamilton,
Rupert Hands (assistant)
Design:
Max DoreyCostume:
Max DoreyLighting:
Nicholas HoldridgeSound:
Giles Thomas