Drama on 3

The Maids

Sunday 14 May 2006 20:05-21:30 (Radio 3)

By Jean Genet.

In 1940s Paris, two sisters indulge in erotic and secret rituals of revenge against their wealthy employers - with fatal consequences.

A new translation for radio by Neil Bartlett of Genet's darkly disturbing play about suppressed hatred and oppression.

Duration:

1 hour 25 minutes

Playlist:

Claire ...... Victoria Hamilton
Solange ...... Janet McTeer
Madame ...... Rebecca Johnson

Music composed by David Pickvance.
Directed by Gemma Jenkins.

Drama on 3

Episode and Playlist Information

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