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The Melians

OVERVIEW

  • Playwright

    Lord Longford 

  • Notes

    Coralie Carmichael played the 'love interest', but her character name is unknown.

  • Synopsis

    The empire-building Athenians gave the Melians a choice - be absorbed as subjects or be slaughtered. The Melians chose the latter. A dialogue-driven drama that draws parallels between the Irish question and this historical conflict.

  • Play Type

    Plays General

    Number Of Acts

    Full-Length

  • Cast Notes

    No definite cast numbers, as information is taken from a review.

Original Production

Original Cast  
Persian Commentator Hilton Edwards
Theon Micheál Mac Liammóir
Straton Edward Lexy
Agis Art O'Murnaghan
Alkmaion Charles Marford
Production Team  
Producer Hilton Edwards

Unpublished Scripts

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