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Lolita

OVERVIEW

Playwright

Michael West
Adapted / Translated From

Vladimir Nabokov
Author Notes
Adapted from Vladimir Nabokov's screenplay of his own novel.
Synopsis

Lolita recounts the passion of Humbert Humbert, a wily European academic, for Lolita the young daughter of his New England landlady. It trails his desire from state to state in a tragic tale of love, obsession, betrayal and murder.
Play Type

Adaptation/Translation

Number Of Acts

Full-Length

Cast size

Male

2
Female

2
Total

4
Cast Notes

In the original production, two actors also played various unspecified roles, as required.

Original Production

Date of First Production

04 September 2002
Production Notes
The play was produced as part of the Peacock Theatre's 'Peacock Partners' programme.
Producer

Produced by Abbey Theatre/Amharclann na Mainistreach and The Corn Exchange
Original Venue

Abbey Theatre/Amharclann na Mainistreach
Venue Notes

Produced on the Peacock Stage.

Original Cast
Humbert	Andrew Bennett
Mrs. Haze	Clara Simpson
Quilty	David Pearse
Lolita	Ruth Negga

Production Team
Director	Annie Ryan
Set Designer	Kris Stone
Lighting Designer	Paul Keogan
Producer	Jenny Huston
Producer	Ali Curran
Costume Designer	Joan O'Clery
Costumes	Abbey Theatre Wardrobe Department
Sound	Eddie Breslin
Music written and performed by	Vincent Doherty
Percussion	David Boyd (2)
Stage Director	John Stapleton
Assistant Stage Manager	Pamela McQueen
Set Construction	Abbey Theatre Workshop
Photography	Paul McCarthy (2)
Make-Up	Patsy Giles
Casting	Marie Kelly (1)

Unpublished Scripts

Contact

Tracy Elliston, Judy Daish Associates Ltd
Address

2 St Charles Place
London W10 6EG
England
Phone

+ 44 20 8964 8811
Email

tracey@judydaish.com
Website

www.judydaish.com

Rights Information

Territory

All Territories
Rights Type

Rights for original material
Contact

The Estate of Vladimir Nabokov
Address

Smyth/Skolnik, 303 Walnut
Westfield
NJ 07090
USA
Territory

All Territories
Rights Type

Adaptation rights
Contact

Tracy Elliston, Judy Daish Associates Ltd
Address

2 St Charles Place
London W10 6EG
England
Phone

+ 44 20 8964 8811
Email

tracey@judydaish.com
Website

www.judydaish.com

Source Of Information

The information for this entry was taken from the original production programme and promotional flyer.

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