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Life is a Dream
Full-Length Play, Drama / 3w, 4m
Pedro Calderon de la Barca, Gwynne Edwards
Life is a Dream
by Pedro Calderon de la Barca
Translated by Gwynne Edwards
Poland. Segismundo is imprisoned in a tower from birth by his father, King Basilio. Some twenty years later Basilio resolves to let his son rule; Segismundo is transported to the palace under the influence of a drug and, informed of his status, proce…
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Cast Size
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Summary
Poland. Segismundo is imprisoned in a tower from birth by his father, King Basilio. Some twenty years later Basilio resolves to let his son rule; Segismundo is transported to the palace under the influence of a drug and, informed of his status, proceeds to take revenge on those who have wronged him. Basilio imprisons him again and orders his tutor to convince Segismundo that he has dreamed his experiences ...
Cast Attributes
- Time Period 17th Century
- Setting Various simple settings
Licensing & Materials
- Minimum Fee: £70 per performance plus VAT when applicable.
Authors
Pedro Calderon de la Barca