The Painter of Dishonour

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This translation of one of Calderns greatest plays was premiered by the RSC. An ageing painter is driven to double vengeance when his young brides lover returns from the dead. Cast size: 16

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Usually referred as Pedro Calderon de la Barca - was a dramatist, poet and writer of the Spanish Golden Age. During certain periods of his life he was also a soldier and a Roman Catholic priest. Born when the Spanish Golden Age theatre was being defined by Lope de Vega, he developed it further, his work being regarded as the culmination of the Spanish Baroque theatre. As such, he is regarded as one of Spain's foremost dramatists and one of the finest playwrights of world literature.