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The National Theatre of Brent's Illustrated Guide to Sex and How It Was Done

The award-winning National Theatre of Brent proudly present their guide to sex in myth, history, literature and film - from Oedipus to Brokeback Mountain. A comic treat.

The award-winning National Theatre of Brent return to Radio 4 with a new comic gem. Developed from their hit National Theatre production of The Wonder of Sex, the company examines sex in myth, history, literature and film - from Oedipus Rex to Brokeback Mountain, via Casanova and Lady Chatterley.

Artistic Director and Maison D'Etre of the company, Desmond Olivier Dingle and his assistant, Raymond Box, go on a journey through sex - a rollercoaster ride through love and desire, often illuminating, sometimes confusing, always funny.

Cast:
Desmond Olivier Dingle: Patrick Barlow
Raymond Box: John Ramm

Written by the National Theatre of Brent - Patrick Barlow, John Ramm and Martin Duncan.

Director: Martin Duncan
Producer: Liz Anstee

A CPL Production for BBC Radio 4.

57 minutes

Credits

RoleContributor
Desmond Olivier DinglePatrick Barlow
Raymond BoxJohn Ramm
WriterPatrick Barlow
WriterJohn Ramm
WriterMartin Duncan
DirectorMartin Duncan
ProducerLiz Anstee

Broadcasts

  • Sat 10 Feb 201814:30
  • Sat 6 Apr 201921:00

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