Details

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. Supported by The Dorset Foundation

Cast/Performers

Oliver Dimsdale, Ferdy Roberts, Leo Chadburn, Thusitha Jayasundera, John Lloyd Fillingham, Gemma Saunders, Mo Sesay, Nicolas Tennant (Azdak), Cath Whitefield (Grusha)

Creatives/Company

Author: Bertold Brecht
Producer: National Theatre
Company: Filter Theatre Company
Adapted by: Frank McGuinness
Director: Sean Holmes
Design(s): Anthony Lamble, Lorna Heavey (video)
Lighting: Paule Constable
Sound(s): Chris Branch, Tom Haines, Tim Phillips
Music(s): Chris Branch, Tom Haines, Tim Phillips