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South African Festival of Lectures, Panels, Readings, and Films

Pamela Glen and the making of The Syringa Tree

Ryan McKittrick introduces the world of Restoration theatre.

During rehearsals for The Provok’d Wife, director Mark Wing-Davey and the Company extensively researched a wide array of topics related to the English Restoration and colonial America. The following are some of the subjects discussed by the ensemble that have influenced the production.

Kirsten Bowen introduces John Vanbrugh

The aesthetics of Restoration drama and comedy

Kirsten Bowen discusses some of Mark Wing-Davey’s inspirations

The artistic staff introduces

Moliere’s misers.

Barbara Whitney talks with Dominique Serrand, director of The Miser

Dominique Serrand talks with Ryan McKittrick about The Miser

Ryan McKittrick discusses Harpagon.