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Press Cuttings : Article in Spectator on 1984 play by Giles Gordon

Item type: Press Cuttings
Archive reference: YMP/F/11/18
Date/year: 16 June 1984
Description: 'That's entertainment' an article by Giles Gordon in the London Spectator (Arts section) of 16 June 1984.  Generally positive review. Particular praise of Michele Whitehead as Mary Magdalene, Michael Brown (Pilate), and Keith Jefferson (God and Herod).  The choice of black actor and teacher  Keith Jefferson created a lot of media interest in this year.  Below is a dress rehearsal picture of the 1984 Play.