A Theatre of Cruelty (audio story)
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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
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Cast
- The Doctor - Christopher Eccleston
- Antonin Artaud - Alexander Vlahos
- Beatrice Cenci - Elisabeth Yorke-Bolognini
- The Astraphi / Actor - Angus Dunican
Worldbuilding
The Doctor
- After hearing someone shouting out "nine", the Doctor misunderstandly says they are "sort of" correct.
History
- Beatrice Cenci was sentenced to death on 11 September 1599.
- The Doctor was involved in these events, and will never forget her face.
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".
Games
- 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
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Continuity
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External links
- Official A Theatre of Cruelty page at bigfinish.com
