Daphne Laureola
Daphne Laureola is a play by James Bridie about a young Polish refugee's infatuation with a middle-aged English woman. 'Egalitarianism is at the heart of this vision, but idealism may be just a liability.'[1]
Productions
The play was first produced at the Old Vic in London in 1949 starring Edith Evans and Peter Finch under the management of Laurence Olivier. The production was a major success, helping launch Finch's career in London.[2][3][4] In August 1950, it was performed at the Theatre Royal in Glasgow.[5]
A 1950 Broadway production, also starring Evans, was less successful.[6]
Adaptations
It was adapted for television in 1978, starring Olivier.[7]
References
- ^ Riach, Alan (27 September 2021). "Perennially provocative". The National. p. 27. Retrieved 27 September 2021.
- ^ "Critics acclaim Peter Finch". The Argus. Melbourne. 25 March 1949. p. 4. Retrieved 10 February 2012 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ P H W (24 March 1949). ""DAPHNE LAUREOLA": A New Comedy by James Bridie". The Manchester Guardian. Manchester (UK). p. 6.
- ^ Our London Drama Critic (24 March 1949). "BRIDIE'S MOST BRILLIANT ACHIEVEMENT". The Scotsman. Edinburgh, Scotland. p. 4.
- ^ "Bridie Brandy and Wit". The Glasgow Herald. 8 August 1950. p. 4. Retrieved 5 May 2018.
- ^ Daphne Laureola at IBDB
- ^ Daphne Laureola at IMDb