In the company of a once-famous actress, Alexandra Del Lago, the young and ambitious Chance Wayne returns to his hometown, a place where violence, survival of the fittest and racism now predominate. The two of them, fearful of times relentless forward march, take refuge in their dreams of fame and fortune. However, they are dreams that leave them empty-handed.
Sweet bird of youth, written in 1959, is one of Tennessee Williams's most famous and well loved plays, and is being staged for the first time by the Greek National Theatre. Efi Theodorous fascinatingly cast production promises unique insights into this masterpiece about two people who plummet from an escapist fantasy into harsh reality.
cast
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Andreas Konstantinou
Chance Wayne -
Michalis Afolayan
Fly/Charles -
Kostas Vasardanis
George Scudder -
Maria Skoula
Alexandra Del Lago -
Manos Vakousis
Boss Finley -
Promitheas Aliferopoulos
Tom Finley -
Lena Papaligoura
Heavenly Finley -
Ivonni Maltezou
Aunt Nonnie -
Theodora Tzimou
Miss Lucy -
Giorgos Tzavaras
Hatcher/Stuff -
Themistoklis Panou
Dissenter -
Giannis Tsemberlidis
Bud -
Giorgis Tsouris
Scotty