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6. The Stage

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Carrie is delighted to be asked to star in some amateur dramatics. But Hurstwood is tortured by jealousy. Stars Eve Best.

Carrie is delighted to be asked to take part in some amateur dramatics and rehearses eagerly.

But Hurstwood is tortured by jealousy. The final straw comes on the night of Carrie's dazzling performance.

Can Hurstwood bear to see any longer with his worthless rival?

Theodore Dreiser's neglected American classic, first published in 1900.

It's the gripping tale of a young woman's eventful rise to fame and fortune at the turn of the 20th century.

Dramatised by Steve Chambers.

Dreiser .... Russell Dixon
Hurstwood .... Liam Cunningham
Carrie .... Eve Best
Charlie Drouet .... John Guerrasio
Pearl .... Alison Darling

All other parts played by members of the cast

Director: Polly Thomas

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2000.

15 minutes

Last on

Tue 22 Apr 202503:45
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