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A New World archiveIt is the late eighteenth century and on both sides of the Atlantic the world seems filled with exciting new possibilities for humanity: old yokes can at last be cast off, ancient hierarchies dissolved. Chief among those lighting the fire is the English radical Thomas Paine, a man of great compassion, brutal honesty and a political writer of genius. Whether answering the call of an America chafing under the tyranny of the British Crown, riding the storm of revolutionary France, or challenging a conservative backlash in Britain, Paine is at the heart of things, ardent in his search for love, passionate in his pursuit of liberty. The much loved and greatly respected writer Trevor Griffiths (Comedians, Reds) fills this moving story of the life and loves of the author of The Rights of Man with songs, music and the huge carnival spirit of a world turned upside down.

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Author: Trevor Griffiths

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Work type: Play.

A Life of Thomas Paine - T01859544739

World Premiere. In association with Richard Attenborough.Producer Globe Theatre. Director Dominic Dromgoole. Music Stephen Warbeck. Design Tim Shortall. Performer John Light (Thomas Paine). Performer Daniel Anthony. Performer Keith Bartlett. Performer Michael Benz. Performer Philip Bird. Performer Sophie Duval. Performer Peter Gale. Performer James Garnon. Performer Gregory Gudgeon. Performer Brendan Hughes. Performer Sean Kearns. Performer Jack Laskey. Performer Trevor Martin. Performer Jamie Parker. Performer Julia Reinstein. Performer Alix Riemer. Performer Laura Rogers. Performer Dominic Rowan. Performer Ewart James Walters. Performer Jade Williams.
29 Aug 09 to 9 Oct 09Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, West End :: V165
listing details L1179182935
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