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The Hollow Crown

1969
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About The Hollow Crown

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The Hollow Crown is an anthology, devised by John Barton in 1961, which presents in dramatic form speeches, documents, gossip and music, associated with the British monarchy from William the Conqueror to Queen Victoria. A videotape of a broadcast can be seen at The Paley Center for Media in New York City.

The work has also been produced for the stage several times. According to Ian Richardson "every member of the Royal Shakespeare Company - present, past, or passed-on - has participated in it at one time or another".

1969

  • The Little Theatre

  • Genre: Variety, Drama

  • Playwright: John Barton

  • Director: Maureen Christie

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