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== Introduction ==
 
== Introduction ==
 
This is perhaps Italian playwright Dario Fo’s best known play, first performed in 1970.  Written in response to the death of a police suspect who supposedly fell out of a police station window, it is a farce satirising corruption within the police and government.  Right wing politics was, and still is, a strong force in Italy, and the play also aims to expose the underhand methods the police used to infiltrate left wing groups by posing as other people.  Whilst not a policeman himself , the main character's histrionic nature is a reflection on what the police did through impersonation and trickery.  Having infiltrated a police headquarters, he poses as a judge and tricks the policemen into admitting that they are involved in a cover-up.    Simon Nye (of Men Behaving Badly fame) provides this translation which moves along at break-neck speed, an onslaught of farce which gets ever more far-fetched as the story unfolds.
 
This is perhaps Italian playwright Dario Fo’s best known play, first performed in 1970.  Written in response to the death of a police suspect who supposedly fell out of a police station window, it is a farce satirising corruption within the police and government.  Right wing politics was, and still is, a strong force in Italy, and the play also aims to expose the underhand methods the police used to infiltrate left wing groups by posing as other people.  Whilst not a policeman himself , the main character's histrionic nature is a reflection on what the police did through impersonation and trickery.  Having infiltrated a police headquarters, he poses as a judge and tricks the policemen into admitting that they are involved in a cover-up.    Simon Nye (of Men Behaving Badly fame) provides this translation which moves along at break-neck speed, an onslaught of farce which gets ever more far-fetched as the story unfolds.
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There are no specific age restrictions to the characters.  The fast-moving nature of the play means that the cast will be sweating buckets, so some physical dexterity is desirable.
 
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Maniac (M) – the main character, on stage throughout.  Apparantly mad, and well-practised at impersonating other people (which he does).
 
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Bertozzo (M) – the first detective we see. At first tries to find something to charge the Maniac but gives up.  Later on he tries and fails again.
 
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Inspector (M) – Clearly trying to cover up what really happened.  Always on the defensive against the Maniac's questioning and ends up being tricked into impersonating himself.
 
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Superintendent (M) – Similar to the Inspector.
 
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Journalist (F) –  Flirtatious and sexually confident.  Somewhat typical of a journalist, thorough and detailed in her questioning.
 
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Constable (M) – Around on stage for most of the time and speaks occasionally.  He follows orders instantly and without hesistation.
 
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Audition pieces are available online: http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dcpz57kj_44fjcfgkft, and in the bar.
 
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This version of ''Accidental Death of an Anarchist'' premiered at the Donmar Warehouse, London in February 2003.
 
This version of ''Accidental Death of an Anarchist'' premiered at the Donmar Warehouse, London in February 2003.
  
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== Cast (in alphabetical order) ==
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== Cast ==
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*[[Actor 1]]
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*Maniac - [[Kevin Monk]]
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*Bertozzo - [[Jack King]]
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*Inspector (Special Branch) - [[Simon Holland]]
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*Superintendent - [[Matthew Lyne]]
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*Journalist - [[Clíodhna McAllister]]
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*Constable - [[Stuart Sutton]]
  
 
== Crew ==
 
== Crew ==
  
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*Stage managed by [[Lauri Morgan]]
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*Stage managed by [[Lauri Morgan]] and [[Deirdre Parkes]]
 
*Set designed by [[Dave Hollander]]
 
*Set designed by [[Dave Hollander]]
 
*Costumes arranged by [[Kristy Davis]]
 
*Costumes arranged by [[Kristy Davis]]
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*Stunt co-ordinated by [[Anton Krause]]
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*Sound and Lighting designed by [[Mark Davies]] and [[Mike Elliott]]
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*Lighting Designed and operated by [[]]
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*Properties from [[Alan Buckman]], cast and crew.
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*Properties from [[]]
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*Programme - [[Dave Hollander]]
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*Thanks to [[]].
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*Photographs by [[Tom Hancock]]
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*Thanks to Matt, the cast and crew of Park and The Last Days of Judas Iscariot, Joe Dolce, [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/italy/2621491/Silvio-Berlusconi-to-release-love-song-album.html Silvio Berlusconi] by Perma-tan TM, Andy from Bambino's Junk Shop in Crystal Palace for providing body parts, [[James Hough]] for the German dynamite, UCLH for the tatty stationery, the volunteers manning the bar and Front of House.
  
 
== Reviews ==
 
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== Gallery ==
 
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== Reminiscences and Anecdotes ==
 
== Reminiscences and Anecdotes ==
  
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This production is 25 years since the previous one.
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This production is 25 years since the previous one, and Mr Lyne has since been promoted.
  
 
== See Also ==
 
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Other Dario Fo play productions by us.
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Dario Fo plays previously performed at SLT:
  
 
*[[Accidental Death Of An Anarchist (1984)|Accidental Death Of An Anarchist]] ([[1984]]) ([[Bell Theatre]])
 
*[[Accidental Death Of An Anarchist (1984)|Accidental Death Of An Anarchist]] ([[1984]]) ([[Bell Theatre]])

Latest revision as of 09:36, 7 March 2010

Poster by Mark Davies

by Dario Fo, Translated by Simon Nye

Directed by Mark Davies

Performances: Tue 17th - Sat 21st March 2009, Prompt Corner

Introduction

This is perhaps Italian playwright Dario Fo’s best known play, first performed in 1970. Written in response to the death of a police suspect who supposedly fell out of a police station window, it is a farce satirising corruption within the police and government. Right wing politics was, and still is, a strong force in Italy, and the play also aims to expose the underhand methods the police used to infiltrate left wing groups by posing as other people. Whilst not a policeman himself , the main character's histrionic nature is a reflection on what the police did through impersonation and trickery. Having infiltrated a police headquarters, he poses as a judge and tricks the policemen into admitting that they are involved in a cover-up. Simon Nye (of Men Behaving Badly fame) provides this translation which moves along at break-neck speed, an onslaught of farce which gets ever more far-fetched as the story unfolds.

This version of Accidental Death of an Anarchist premiered at the Donmar Warehouse, London in February 2003.

Cast

Crew

Reviews

Some review quotes go here


Gallery

Reminiscences and Anecdotes

This production is 25 years since the previous one, and Mr Lyne has since been promoted.

See Also

Dario Fo plays previously performed at SLT:

References

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External Links

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