'Play of the Saxons' (Fragment)

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Play of the Saxons by the Unknown - a fragment of probably not dialogue from a probably lost play. It is perhaps more accurately described as an heckling incident.

This fragment can be found in the REED Bristol volume, and on the Lost Plays Database. If you’d like more on the Wine Street Theatre there is Callan Davies book What is a Playhouse. Additional material sourced from volume seven of Wiggin's British Drama catalogue.

The fragment was performed by Ailbhe Casey as Kendal, and Aliki Chapple as John Brittan. The host was Robert Crighton

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