DUET
written by Otho Eskin directed by Ludovica Villar-Hauser Theatre at the Tabard Chiswick, London, UK April 19th - May 11th, 2024. There will be a celebratory performance on Sunday, April 21st, 2024 to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of Eleonora Duse’s death. Join Parity's mailing list to receive Duet, news and announcements. SYNOPSIS When Sarah Bernhardt arrives unexpectedly at Eleonora Duse’s dressing room one rainy night in 1924, the lines are quickly drawn for a pitched battle between these two divas of the modern stage. What ensues is the culmination of forty years of rage, jealousy, betrayal and the contempt each bears for the other’s art. Finally, when it appears nothing’s been left unsaid, Bernhardt has one more thing to tell Duse –– the last thing Duse wants to hear. Critically-acclaimed, award-winning playwright Otho Eskin has written a riveting, provocative play about a battle of wits and cunning, fear and loss between two of the most brilliant theatre artists who ever lived. CAST: Wendy Morgan (she/her) – Sarah Bernhardt Cynthia Straus (she/her) – Eleonara Duse Nick Waring (he/him) – The Man TEAM Playwright: Otho Eskin (he/him) Director: Ludovica Villar-Hauser (she/her) Key art design: Christopher Lione (he/him) Producer: Parity Productions, Authentic Voices, Sarah Berger, Cahoots Theatre Company, and Denise Silvey Costume Designer: Alice McNicholas (she/her) Set and Props Designer: Hazel Grace Owen (she/her) Lighting Designer: Carly Altberg (she/her) Sound Designer: Kristina Kapilin (she/her) Production Stage Manager: Sandra Szaron (she/her) PR, Social Media + Copywriting: Nicki Probets (she/her) Previous: We Are Here Festival 2020, London UK Thursday April 2nd, 7:30PM Saturday April 4th, 5PM |
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