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05/07/2005

Mark Wilson's play is set in 1854. In the Criminal Wing of Bethlehem Hospital for the Insane, two rival doctors seek to reform the treatment of the mentally ill.

Mark Wilson's play is set in 1854. In the Criminal Wing of Bethlehem Hospital for the Insane, painter Richard Dadd and poet Emily Clayton are caught in the middle as two rival doctors seek to reform the treatment of the mentally ill. With Alison Pettitt, Nigel Anthony, Jonathan Tafler, Jonathan Keeble. Directed by David Blount.

45 minutes

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Mon 5 Feb 2007 14:15

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  • Mon 5 Feb 2007 14:15

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