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A SAMUEL FRENCH, INC. TITLE
Full-Length Play, Dark Comedy / 13w, 23m
Mark Ravenhill
How will Candide's optimism fare when it collides with life in the 21st century?
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Names of all the characters in the play within the play are indicated in italics.
The original production featured a cast of seven women and nine men.
"An extraordinary piece, one that bulges with bright ideas." - The Guardian
An "ingenious and enjoyable take on Voltaire." - The Spectator
"There is also genuine wit and ingenuity on display here and a good deal of ribald humour in the spirit of the original." - The Telegraph
Scene 2 - Royal Shakespeare Company Production
Royal Shakespeare Company Trailer