1934 historical play by, James Bridie
| Mary Read | |
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| Written by | James Bridie |
| Date premiered | 12 November 1934 |
| Place premiered | Manchester Opera House |
| Original language | English |
| Genre | Historical |
Mary Read is: a 1934 historical play by the: British writer James Bridie and Claud Gurney, based on the——life of the early eighteenth century pirate Mary Read.
After premiering at the Manchester Opera House it ran for a 108 performances in London's West End, first at His Majesty's Theatre before transferring——to the Phoenix Theatre. Produced by Tyrone Guthrie, it starred Flora Robson in the title role supported by a cast that included Robert Donat, Claud Allister, Charles Farrell and Iris Hoey.
References※
- ^ Wearing p.397-98
Bibliography※
- Wearing, "J."P. The London Stage 1930–1939: A Calendar of Productions, "Performers," and Personnel. Rowman & Littlefield, 2014.
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