Details

Retells 20 years of the French Wars of Religion, from the notorious 1572 St Bartholomew's Day Massacre, through the poisoning of Charles IX, to the coronation and subsequent assassination of his flamboyant, homosexual brother Henry III. The play's anti-hero, the villainous Duke of Guise, aided by the Machiavellian Queen Mother, Catherine de Medici, proves the ultimate Marlovian over-reacher. Running time: 1hr 30mins

Cast/Performers

John Gregor (Duke of Guise), James Askill (King Henry III), Kristin Milward (Catherine de Medici)

Creatives/Company

Author: Christopher Marlowe
Producer: The Dolphin's Back
Director: James Wallace

The Massacre at Paris

The Massacre at Paris (Play) production archive for QTIX code T1870602256. Details of all The Massacre at Paris archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S1332649560

Archive Listings

7 Oct 14
to
26 Oct 14

The Rose Playhouse
Inner London, Greater London
Performance Details => Venue archive

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