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|enemy = [[Astraphi]] | |enemy = [[Astraphi]] | ||
|setting = [[ | |setting = [[Paris]], [[1935]] | ||
|writer = [[Lisa McMullin]] | |writer = [[Lisa McMullin]] | ||
|director = [[Helen Goldwyn]] | |director = [[Helen Goldwyn]] | ||
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== Worldbuilding == | == Worldbuilding == | ||
* After hearing someone shouting out "nine", the Doctor misunderstandly says they are "[[The Doctor's ninth incarnation|sort of]]]]" | * After hearing someone shouting out "[[9 (number)|nine]]", the Doctor misunderstandly says they are "[[The Doctor's ninth incarnation|sort of]]" correct. | ||
=== History === | |||
* [[Beatrice Cenci]] was [[death sentence|sentenced to death]] on [[11 September]] [[1599]]. | |||
=== Literature and art === | |||
* A portrait of Beatrice Cenci is regularly attributed to painter [[Guido Reni]]. | |||
* [[Percy Shelley]] wrote a play about Cenci, as will [[Lizzie Hopley (in-universe)|Lizzie Hopley]]. Hopley's radio play is nominated for an award. | |||
* The Ninth Doctor believes [[William Shakespeare]] was the "greatest dramatist of all time". | |||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
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[[Category:Buried Threats audio stories]] | [[Category:Buried Threats audio stories]] | ||
[[Category:Stories set in | [[Category:Stories set in Paris]] | ||
[[Category:Stories set in | [[Category:Stories set in 1935]] | ||
[[Category:Audio stories set in dreams]] | [[Category:Audio stories set in dreams]] | ||
[[Category:Stories set in Italy]] | [[Category:Stories set in Italy]] | ||
[[Category:One part audio stories]] | [[Category:One part audio stories]] | ||
Revision as of 06:19, 18 February 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
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
to be added
Cast
- The Doctor - Christopher Eccleston
- Antonin Artaud - Alexander Vlahos
- Beatrice Cenci - Elisabeth Yorke-Bolognini
- The Astraphi / Actor - Angus Dunican
Worldbuilding
- After hearing someone shouting out "nine", the Doctor misunderstandly says they are "sort of" correct.
History
Literature and art
- A portrait of Beatrice Cenci is regularly attributed to painter Guido Reni.
- Percy Shelley wrote a play about Cenci, as will Lizzie Hopley. Hopley's radio play is nominated for an award.
- The Ninth Doctor believes William Shakespeare was the "greatest dramatist of all time".
Notes
to be added
Continuity
to be added
External links
- Official A Theatre of Cruelty page at bigfinish.com
