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The Prisoner of Zenda

Full-Length Play, Drama  /  2w, 9m, 4any gender (adult)

Anthony Hope, Francis E Matthews

The Prisoner of Zenda
by Matthew Francis, adapted from the novel by Anthony Hope

Adapted from the novel by Anthony Hope. This fine imperialist adventure is brought vividly to life in Matthew Francis's stirring adaptation which plunges straight into the heart of the Ruritanian dynastic conflict. Rudolph Rassendyll, young English g…

The Prisoner of Zenda

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    2w, 9m, 4any gender (adult)
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Adapted from the novel by Anthony Hope. This fine imperialist adventure is brought vividly to life in Matthew Francis's stirring adaptation which plunges straight into the heart of the Ruritanian dynastic conflict. Rudolph Rassendyll, young English gallant, is distantly related on the wrong side of the blanket to the Ruritanian royal family. When the Crown Prince is drugged by Black Michael, Rudolph steps in and takes the Prince's place at his coronation.
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M17 (can be played by M9) F2, 1 child.
  • Time Period 1900-1910

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Anthony Hope

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Francis E Matthews

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