The Dark is Light Enough (play)
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The Dark is Light Enough is a 1954 play by Christopher Fry
, which he wrote for Dame Edith Evans and set during the Hungarian Revolution of 1848
. It is formally a comedy, but Fry subtitled the play 'A Winter Comedy' to signal its tragic qualities.
The play premiered at the Aldwych Theatre
in London
, UK, in May 1954.
The Original London Cast
The Original Broadway Cast
The extended preview season started at the ANTA Playhouse on February 23, 1955, and closed on April 23, 1955, after a total of 69 performances.
Christopher Fry
Christopher Fry was an English playwright. He is best known for his verse dramas, notably The Lady's Not for Burning, which made him a major force in theatre in the 1940s and 1950s.-Early life:...
, which he wrote for Dame Edith Evans and set during the Hungarian Revolution of 1848
Hungarian Revolution of 1848
The Hungarian Revolution of 1848 was one of many of the European Revolutions of 1848 and closely linked to other revolutions of 1848 in the Habsburg areas...
. It is formally a comedy, but Fry subtitled the play 'A Winter Comedy' to signal its tragic qualities.
The play premiered at the Aldwych Theatre
Aldwych Theatre
The Aldwych Theatre is a West End theatre, located on Aldwych in the City of Westminster. The theatre was listed Grade II on 20 July 1971. Its seating capacity is 1,200.-Origins:...
in London
London
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, UK, in May 1954.
The Original London Cast
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The Original Broadway Cast
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