The Caucasian Chalk Circle

Summary: 1973 BBC production of Bertolt Brecht’s The Caucasian Chalk Circle.
Theatre play: The Caucasian Chalk Circle [Der Kaukasische Kreidekreis] by Bertolt Brecht (1898-1956) [more information]
Play synopsis: 'An example of Brecht’s epic theatre, the play is a parable about a peasant girl who rescues a baby and becomes a better mother than its wealthy natural parents.' Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Caucasian_Chalk_Circle.
Production history: 'The play was written in 1944 while Brecht was living in the United States. It was translated into English by Brecht’s friend and admirer Eric Bentley and its world premiere was a student production at Carleton College, Minnesota, in 1948. Its first professional production was at the Hedgerow Theatre, Philadelphia, directed by Bentley. Its German premiere was in 1954 at the Theater am Schiffbauerdamm, Berlin.' Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Caucasian_Chalk_Circle.
Date of transmission: Wednesday 16 May 1973
Time: 9.25-11.35pm
Series: Play of the Month
Channel: BBC1
Production company: BBC

Director

Bill Hays

Producer

Cedric Messina

Lighting

Robert Wright

Playwright

Bertolt Brecht (1898-1956)

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