Samuel French London serving theatre since 1830

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Title	The Old Masters		Set in the Villa of I Tatti outside Florence in 1937, under the menacing shadow of Mussolini, The Old Masters explores the turbulent relationship between the famous art historian Bernard Berenson and the notorious art dealer Joseph Duveen, as they edge towards an explosive final encounter. The play premièred at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre in June 2003 and later transferred to the Comedy Theatre, London, starring Edward Fox, Barbara Jefford and Peter Bowles. “Shrewd, beautifully articulated drama ... authentically vintage Gray.” The Independent “A fascinating play.” The Times BB: famous art historian; late 40s Mary: BB’s wife, terminally ill Nicky: BB’s mistress/PA; late 30s-early 40s Fowles: Duveen’s assistant Duveen: wily international art dealer
Author	Simon Gray
Classification	Full length play
Cast	M3 F2
Scene	A garden, a library
Period	1937
Fee code	M
ISBN	978 0 571 22765 5
Price	£8.99