Transit of Venus (1984)
by Ken Lucas
Directed by Ken Lucas
Performances: Sat 17th & Sun 18th November 1984, Prompt Corner
Contents
Introduction
Text about the play
Cast
- Neville Maskelyne, Astronomer Royal - Jonathan Lewis
- Will Price - Quentin Cobby
- Clarissa Price (his Brother's Widow) - Julia Thompson
- ???? - Geoff Munday
- ??? - Paul Valleau
Crew
- Stage Manager - SM Name
- Lighting Design - Designer Name
- Lighting Operator - Operator Name
Reviews
Ken Lucas had previously presented his "Tranit of Venus" in the Prompt Corner as a rehearsed reading. Now we saw it enacted in full production under the author's direction. the Mannner of the play was stylish and elegant, but I found the point of the play elusive.
It is 1977, when the Astronomer Royal, Neville Makelyne, was recording celectial observations with his assistant Will Price. The plot deals with the relationship between Will and Clarissa, widow of his brother who was drowned at sea. I was puzzled that Maskelyne should have so elequently urged his assistant to marry his deceased brother's wife, surely an illegal act in those days.
Gallery
Reminiscences and Anecdotes
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See Also
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