| The Heretic | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Morris West |
| Date premiered | 1970 |
| Place premiered | Duke of York Theatre |
| Original language | English |
| Subject | Giordano Bruno |
| Genre | verse drama |
The Heretic is a play by Morris West, written in 1970 and composed in blank verse.
West expressed his perspective on theater by stating, “Theatre is a win, lose or draw business," said West. "I knew that this was what I wanted to do and this was the way I wanted to do it. Having done it then I knew something would make it possible.”
The play was published in 1970 and performed in London the same year.
The Heretic was revived in a 1985 production at the Sydney Opera House's Playhouse.
The play was adapted for radio in 1972.
Premise
A man Giordano Bruno is accused of being a heretic by the Catholic Church.
External links
- The Heretic at Ausstage
References
- "BUY AUSTRALIAN". The Australian Jewish News. Vol. 37, no. 48. Victoria, Australia. 27 August 1971. p. 6. Retrieved 15 December 2023 – via National Library of Australia.
- "The arts Insisting on the right to be wrong", The bulletin, John Ryan Comic Collection (Specific issues), 92 (4709), Sydney, N.S.W: John Haynes and J.F. Archibald, 20 Jun 1970, ISSN 0007-4039, nla.obj-1457563459, retrieved 15 December 2023 – via Trove
{{citation}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link) - "Australian author's first play". The Canberra Times. Vol. 44, no. 12, 677. Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 18 July 1970. p. 19. Retrieved 15 December 2023 – via National Library of Australia.
- "THEATRE TIMES The Heretic is timely reminder". The Australian Jewish Times. Vol. 90, no. 34. New South Wales, Australia. 23 May 1985. p. 10. Retrieved 15 December 2023 – via National Library of Australia.
- "2CY Monday to Sunday". The Canberra Times. Vol. 46, no. 13, 136. Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 29 May 1972. p. 16. Retrieved 15 December 2023 – via National Library of Australia.