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A Tale of Two Cities

Full-Length Play, Drama  /  10w, 13m

Charles Dickens, Mark Fitzgibbons

A Tale of Two Cities
A theatrical adaptation of Charles Dickens' novel by Mark Fitzgibbons

Adapted from the novel by Charles Dickens. When Dickens wrote A Tale of Two Cities English inns were experiencing hard times. To improve things, inexpensively produced entertainments were presented in the innyards. In this brilliant adaptation the au…

A Tale of Two Cities

  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    10w, 13m
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Adaptations (Literature), Period
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult, Teen (Age 14 - 18)

Details

Summary
Adapted from the novel by Charles Dickens. When Dickens wrote A Tale of Two Cities English inns were experiencing hard times. To improve things, inexpensively produced entertainments were presented in the innyards. In this brilliant adaptation the audience are watching the inn's production of Dickens' masterpiece, therefore the problem of different locations is simply solved and the full life and scope of the characters can be absorbed, stunningly presented in this tour de force for theatrical organizations everywhere.
Cast Attributes
  • Time Period 18th Century
  • Setting The courtyard of an English inn
  • Cautions
    • Mild Adult Themes

Licensing & Materials

  • Minimum Fee: £70 per performance plus VAT when applicable.

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Authors

Author

Charles Dickens

Author

Mark Fitzgibbons

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