The Lady's Not For Burning

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Event The Lady's Not For Burning
Venue Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
First Date 1951
Dates Estimated No
Status Amateur
World Premiere No
Description Set in the 15th century, this is the story of Jennet Jourdemayne, accused of witchcraft, and sentenced to be burmed at the stake. Meanwhile Thomas Mendip wants to be hanged…. A love story.
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Comedy
Verse Drama
Subjects Witches
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Frederick Farley Director
Christopher Fry Playwright
Works
Text Nationality England
Further Information Reviewed by Mary Mackenzie on Critically Speaking, 2YA Wellington, 21/6/1951. (Listener p. 36, 15/6/1951) First produced in London in 1948.
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 189023