The Lady's Not For Burning

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Event The Lady's Not For Burning
Venue Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
First Date 1954
Dates Estimated Yes
Status Unknown
World Premiere No
Description Set in the 15th century, this is the story of Jennet Jourdemayne, accused of witchcraft, and sentenced to be burmed at the stake. Meanwhile Thomas Mendip wants to be hanged…. A love story.
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Comedy
Verse Drama
Subjects Witches
Contributors
Name Function Notes
William Austin Actor Thomas Mendip
Christopher Fry Playwright
Works
Text Nationality England
Further Information Noted in passing, Listener 27/8/1954 p. 28.
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 189215