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LIVE AT KINGS PLACE
SAT 4 MAR 19.30–21.30
Case Histories to Drama: Sacks, Pinter & Friel
In Association with the London Library
In 1973 renowned British neurologist Oliver Sacks published a
collection of beautifully crafted case histories, Awakenings. An
instant success, it inspired many writers and artists. Via performance
and commentary we explore two outstanding examples, Harold
Pinter’s A Kind of Alaska and Brian Friel’s Molly Sweeney, with
reference to Sacks’ original case history.
Scripted by Tristram Powell and produced by Honor Borwick this
is their seventh specially commissioned production for the festival.
Previous celebrations of Arthur Miller, Dorothy Parker and Ruth
Prawer Jhabvala have featured Alison Steadman, Toby Jones and
Celia Imrie; a star cast will be announced nearer the time.
After a short interval, the production will be followed by a special
panel discussion.
H1
19.30–21.30
£25
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