Unthinkable in the USSR. Unstageable today?

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Russian playwright and novelist Mikhail Bulgakov was praised by Stalin for his early play 'The White Guard,' even though censors thought that it portrayed a White counter-revolutionary family too sympathetically. However, Stalin banned Bulgakov's 'Flight' in 1928, dismissing it as an anti-Soviet phenomenon. Bulgakov was put under great pressure by the Soviet authorities throughout the rest of his life, and his health was destroyed by the associated nervous strain. His work is now enjoying a revival.

Influence, Dramatists, Playwrights, Bulgakov, Mikhail

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To the loved ones back home (wherever that may be)

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Bristol Old Vic has collaborated with Clear Day Productions and Teatrul Dramatic in Constanza, Romania, to produce 'With Love from Nicolae.' This play will open at the Bristol Old Vic, and will then tour the UK. It will tour Romania in 1998. It was written by Irish dramatist Lin Coghlan, but has been moulded by a series of discussions, readings, workshops and rehearsals over three years. These were held in both the UK and Romania, and the designer and composer are Romanian.

Romania, Portrayals, Performances, With Love from Nicolae (Play)

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Making a drama out of a crisis

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The UK's regional repertory theatres realise that they must take risks in order to ensure revitalisation, but they are also aware that taking risks could cause them to close down altogether, as they are extremely short of funds. Collaboration arrangements allow them to spreak the risks, and are now becoming increasingly popular. In fact, there are signs that economic necessity is being turned into artistic opportunity, with theatre becoming more vital than ever.

Management, Theaters

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