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Death And The Maiden
by Ariel Dorfman
11th-19th March 2005
Directed by Chris Janes

Paulina Escobar is the housewife to a prominent lawyer in an unamed third world country. A chance encounter brings up demons from her past, as she was convinced that her neighbour (Dr.Miranda) was part of the old fascist regime that torturted and raped her while blindfolded.

Paulina is torn between her psychological repression and sombre memory, Gerardo is torn between his wife and the law,and Dr.Miranda is forced to endure captivity while husband and wife seek out the uncertain truth about the clouded past.

Cast

Julia Brannigan  Paulina Salas
Mark James  Gerardo Escobar
Ray Newton  Dr Roberto Miranda

Crew

Paul Morton  Assistant Director
David Wilkinson  Production Secretary
Hannah Wilkinson  Stage Manager
Adam Chamberlain  Sound
Pippa Morton  Prompt
Karen Janes  Props & set dressing
Ken Allford  Lighting
Shelagh Maughan  Wardrobe

 

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