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|image = A Theatre of Cruelty (audio story).jpg | |image = A Theatre of Cruelty (audio story).jpg | ||
|range = Series 3 (9DA){{!}}The Ninth Doctor Adventures: Series 3 | |range = Series 3 (9DA){{!}}The Ninth Doctor Adventures: Series 3 | ||
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|series number in range = 3 | |series number in range = 3 | ||
|number in series = 1 | |number in series = 1 | ||
|audio anthology = | |audio anthology = Buried Threats (audio anthology) | ||
|number = 3.1 | |number = 3.1 | ||
|doctor = Ninth Doctor | |doctor = Ninth Doctor | ||
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|enemy = [[Astraphi]] | |enemy = [[Astraphi]] | ||
|setting = [[Paris]], [[1935]] | |setting = [[Paris]], [[1935]] | ||
|writer = | |writer = Lisa McMullin | ||
|director = [[Helen Goldwyn]] | |director = [[Helen Goldwyn]] | ||
|producer = [[David Richardson]] | |producer = [[David Richardson]] | ||
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|cover = [[Caroline Tankersley]] | |cover = [[Caroline Tankersley]] | ||
|publisher = Big Finish Productions | |publisher = Big Finish Productions | ||
|release date = | |release date = 16 February 2024 | ||
|epcount = 1 | |epcount = 1 | ||
|format = 1 CD<br/>Download<br/>1st of 3 stories | |format = 1 CD<br/>Download<br/>1st of 3 stories | ||
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== Publisher's summary == | == Publisher's summary == | ||
Someone or something is manipulating the [[dream]]s of [[French]] playwright [[Antonin Artaud]]. As Artaud's [[nightmare]]s are made manifest, [[Ninth Doctor|the Doctor]] is compelled to intervene. Otherwise, | Someone or something is manipulating the [[dream]]s of [[French]] playwright [[Antonin Artaud]]. As Artaud's [[nightmare]]s are made manifest, [[Ninth Doctor|the Doctor]] is compelled to intervene. Otherwise, Artaud's new idea for an immersive [[theatre]] could become a ticket to literally die for. | ||
== Plot == | == Plot == | ||
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=== Literature and art === | === Literature and art === | ||
* A portrait of Beatrice Cenci is regularly attributed to painter [[Guido Reni]]. The Doctor "borrows" it from [[the Louvre]]. | * A portrait of Beatrice Cenci is regularly attributed to painter [[Guido Reni]]. The Doctor "borrows" it from [[the Louvre]]. | ||
* [[Percy Shelley]] wrote a play about Cenci | * [[Percy Shelley]] wrote a play about Cenci, as will [[Lizzie Hopley (in-universe)|Lizzie Hopley]]. Hopley's radio play is nominated for an award. | ||
* There is another rendition of her life by [[Steven Spielberg|Spielberg]]. | * There is another rendition of her life by [[Steven Spielberg|Spielberg]]. | ||
* The Ninth Doctor believes [[William Shakespeare]] was the "greatest dramatist of all time". | * The Ninth Doctor believes [[William Shakespeare]] was the "greatest dramatist of all time". | ||
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== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
'' | * [[Percy Shelley]] wrote his play about Cenci in 1819. [[Lizzie Hopley (in-universe)|Lizzie Hopley]]'s radio play, entitled ''The Cenci Family'', was broadcast on [[BBC Radio 4]] as an Afternoon Play on 21 March 2006, and was specifically nominated for a Sony Radio Academy Award. | ||
== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
''to be added'' | ''to be added'' | ||
== Cover gallery == | |||
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A Theatre of Cruelty textless.jpg|Textless cover | |||
A Theatre of Cruelty (audio story) Alt.jpg|Alternate cover | |||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
Latest revision as of 13:31, 22 April 2024
A Theatre of Cruelty was the first story in the audio anthology Buried Threats, produced by Big Finish Productions. It was written by Lisa McMullin and featured Christopher Eccleston as the Ninth Doctor.
Publisher's summary[[edit] | [edit source]]
Someone or something is manipulating the dreams of French playwright Antonin Artaud. As Artaud's nightmares are made manifest, the Doctor is compelled to intervene. Otherwise, Artaud's new idea for an immersive theatre could become a ticket to literally die for.
Plot[[edit] | [edit source]]
to be added
Cast[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The Doctor - Christopher Eccleston
- Antonin Artaud - Alexander Vlahos
- Beatrice Cenci - Elisabeth Yorke-Bolognini
- The Astraphi / Actor - Angus Dunican
Worldbuilding[[edit] | [edit source]]
The Doctor[[edit] | [edit source]]
- After hearing someone shouting out "nine", the Doctor misunderstandly says they are "sort of" correct.
- When visiting La Petrella de Salto in Rome in 1601, the Doctor claims to have a Papal dispensation to bypass the Cardinal's order to keep people out.
History[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Beatrice Cenci was sentenced to death on 11 September 1599. She was killed on the St Angelo Bridge.
- The Doctor was involved in these events, and will never forget her face.
Literature and art[[edit] | [edit source]]
- A portrait of Beatrice Cenci is regularly attributed to painter Guido Reni. The Doctor "borrows" it from the Louvre.
- Percy Shelley wrote a play about Cenci, as will Lizzie Hopley. Hopley's radio play is nominated for an award.
- There is another rendition of her life by Spielberg.
- The Ninth Doctor believes William Shakespeare was the "greatest dramatist of all time".
Games[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The Doctor hopes that Antonin is not about to involve him in a game of zip, zap, boing during the actors' warm-up.
- Larry Olivier once "embroiled" the Doctor in a game of duck, duck, goose at the National Theatre, with Joan Plowright and Peter O'Toole.
Notes[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Percy Shelley wrote his play about Cenci in 1819. Lizzie Hopley's radio play, entitled The Cenci Family, was broadcast on BBC Radio 4 as an Afternoon Play on 21 March 2006, and was specifically nominated for a Sony Radio Academy Award.
Continuity[[edit] | [edit source]]
to be added
Cover gallery[[edit] | [edit source]]
Textless cover
Alternate cover
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External links[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Official A Theatre of Cruelty page at bigfinish.com
