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Accidental Death of an Anarchist (NHB Modern Plays) - cover

Accidental Death of an Anarchist (NHB Modern Plays)

Dario Fo, Franca Rame

Maison d'édition: Nick Hern Books

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Synopsis

An irrepressible fraudster known only as the Maniac is brought into Police Headquarters just as the officers are preparing for a judicial review of the recent 'accidental' death of a suspect in custody.
Outwitting his captors, the Maniac dupes them into performing a farcical recreation of the incident, exposing the absurd corruption and terrifying idiocy at the heart of the system.
Dario Fo and Franca Rame's riotous satire, Accidental Death of an Anarchist, has been widely performed around the world since its premiere in 1970. Tom Basden's hilarious, bang-up-to-date adaptation was first performed at Sheffield Theatres in September 2022.
Disponible depuis: 06/10/2022.
Longueur d'impression: 104 pages.

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