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Peter Barnes' brilliant but rarely-performed tragi-comedy was written in 1968, and Barnes pulls no punches in attacking the dull, venal, selfish and decaying ruling class of post-war Britain. Described as 'a comedy with tragic relief' by Peter O'Toole who was nominated for an Oscar for his role in 1972 film version, this play peers behind the closed doors of English aristocracy with a wonderfully black comic edge. Presented by final year Acting and Technical Production Arts students. | Peter Barnes' brilliant but rarely-performed tragi-comedy was written in 1968, and Barnes pulls no punches in attacking the dull, venal, selfish and decaying ruling class of post-war Britain. Described as 'a comedy with tragic relief' by Peter O'Toole who was nominated for an Oscar for his role in 1972 film version, this play peers behind the closed doors of English aristocracy with a wonderfully black comic edge. Presented by final year Acting and Technical Production Arts students. | ||
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Revision as of 22:50, 11 November 2008
Tuesday, Nov 04, 2008 (7:30 PM)
The Ruling Class
by Peter Barnes
Directed by Pamela Carter
Designed by Kristine Comaish
Assistant Designer Richard Evans
Synopsis
Peter Barnes' brilliant but rarely-performed tragi-comedy was written in 1968, and Barnes pulls no punches in attacking the dull, venal, selfish and decaying ruling class of post-war Britain. Described as 'a comedy with tragic relief' by Peter O'Toole who was nominated for an Oscar for his role in 1972 film version, this play peers behind the closed doors of English aristocracy with a wonderfully black comic edge. Presented by final year Acting and Technical Production Arts students.
Production photographs
Flickrset by Christine Murphy
Flickr set RSAMD