Paul (play)

Paul (play)

Infobox Play
name = Paul


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writer = Howard Brenton
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setting = 1st century Judaea
date of premiere = 30 September 2005
country of Origin = United Kingdom
original language = English
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subject = Life of Paul the Apostle
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web = http://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/?lid=14052
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"Paul" is a 2005 play by Howard Brenton, which portrays the life and career of Paul the Apostle. It was first performed in the Lyttelton auditorium of the National Theatre, London from 30 September 2005 – 4 February 2006, in modern dress.

The press night was postponed due to the exhaustion of Paul Rhys and his replacement by Adam Godley, whilst the National received 200 letters of complaint even before opening night. It portrayed Jesus as having survived the Crucifixion and his appearance to Paul outside Damascus as a chance encounter engineered by his wife Mary Magdalene and Peter rather than the vision which Paul takes it to be.

Cast

Cast and crew of the first production:

Crew

*Director - Howard Davies
*Designer - Vicki Mortimer
*Lighting Designer - Paule Constable
*Music - Dominic Muldowney
*Sound Designer - John Leonard

Cast

*Mary Magdalene - Kellie Bright
*Nero - Richard Dillane
*Ensemble - Tas Emiabata and Eugene Washington
*Paul - Paul Rhys / Adam Godley
*James - Paul Higgins
*Roman Gaoler - Dermot Kerrigan
*Peter - Lloyd Owen
*Yeshua (Jesus) - Pearce Quigley
*Arab Trader - Howard Saddler
*Barnabus - Colin Tierney

References

External links

* [http://www.thestage.co.uk/reviews/review.php/10410/paul Review] in "The Stage"
* [http://arts.guardian.co.uk/features/story/0,,1588185,00.html Interview with Brenton] in "The Guardian"


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