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ACCIDENTAL DEATH OF A SALESMAN

Dario Fo. However, this script was readapted by Tom Basden to suit modern-day audiences. The play focuses on a maniac, who turns the Metropolitan Police force on their heads after they have been wildly condemned by the public following the death of a young, falsely accused anarchist, after his interrogation at their hands.

stage (a highly established and momentous institution) were performing.

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Overall, I found the experience highly enjoyable and would definitely recommend the production to anyone in need of a good laugh.

Christos L, Year 11 writes...

On Wednesday 15th March, Miss Twomey took multiple up-and-coming A Level Drama pupils to watch the comedic play, Accidental Death of An Anarchist, as this will one of our set texts next year.

The play was originally written in 1970 by famous Italian playwright

The actor performing as The Maniac (Daniel Rigby) was extremely comical. His character would constantly break the fourth wall and inform the audience about his plans to expose the police force, allowing you to be in on the joke. Moreover, he would dress up as characters of high social status (such as a judge) to force the police to fulfil his needs. An example of this was when he forced the policemen to sing and dance to the famous Italian song Bella Ciao. It was exceptionally humorous, due to the silly dance moves that the police force on