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When the Governor's Wife abandons her baby in her haste to keep her collection of dresses, Grusha, the humble kitchen maid, saves the child from death and faces danger and adversity to protect him. A drunken village clerk, Azdak, is made judge by accident and tries her case. An epic and compelling morality tale of possession and rights.
Cast/Performers
Matti Houghton (Grusha),
James Clyde (Azdak),
Nicholas Asbury,
Jed Aukin,
Peter Bankole,
Josephine Buttler,
Tim Farmer,
Steven Meo,
Christian Patterson,
Clare Perkins,
Katherine ToyCreatives/Company
Author:
Bertold BrechtProducer(s):
Yorkshire Playhouse,
Nottingham Playhouse Theatre CompanyCompany:
Shared ExperienceDirector(s):
Nancy Meckler,
Liz Ranken (movement),
Derek Barnes (chorus director),
Sam Jones (casting),
Eleanor While (assistant)
Design:
Colin RichmondMusic:
Ilona SekaczLighting:
Chris DaveySound:
Mic Pool