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Mr Reasonable

by Fred D'Aguiar.

John Reasonable is a freed black slave, a skilled silk weaver, engaged by Shakespeare to make costumes for the Rose Theatre but he also has a jealous apprentice.

Director: David Hunter.

45 minutes

Credits

RoleContributor
ReasonableFraser James
Mrs ReasonableAdjoa Andoh
ShakespeareJoseph Kloska
JF WeaverOliver Coopersmith
KempChris Pavlo
SamanthaMya-Lecia Naylor
JoshuaShay Spencer
DirectorDavid Hunter
WriterFred D'Aguiar

Broadcasts

  • Fri 10 Apr 201514:15
  • Fri 2 Jun 201714:15

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