The Europeans

The Europeans (Play) production archive for QTIX code T238106972. Details of all The Europeans archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S01545219635

Archive Listings

7 Nov 02
to
23 Nov 02

Mercury Theatre
Colchester, Essex
Performance Details => Venue archive

Details

The Europeans dramatises the conflict between public duty and private suffering, projected against the backdrop of war between the Christian and Turkish Empires in the 17th Century. The Siege of Vienna, 1683. The Ottoman Turks have finally been defeated. The hero of the Siege, General Starhemberg, prepares to welcome back the victorious returning Monarchy. Meanwhile Katrin, a teenage victim of a war atrocity, prepares to give testimony to a corrupt priest. The Emperor attempts to rebuild the city and its culture but is soon drawn into conflict with Starhemberg and Katrin.

Cast/Performers

Ignatius Anthony, Tony Casement, Gregory Floy, Katy Stephens, Victor Gardener, Justin Grattan, Tim Treslove, Biddy Wells, Kelly Williams, Ignatius Anthony, Katherine Barker, Tony Casement, Tim Freeman, Colm Gormley, Kristin Hutchinson

Creatives/Company

Author: Howard Barker
Producer: Mercury Theatre Company
Director: Janice Dunn
Design: Michael Vale
Lighting: Helen Morley

Reviews

No UKTW or User reviews available.

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