A SAMUEL FRENCH, INC. TITLE
The Butterfly's Evil Spell
Full-Length Play, Drama / 17m or f
Federico García Lorca, Gwynne Edwards
An insect comedy...
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Cast Size
17m or f -
Subgenre
Fantasy -
Target Audience
Adult
Details
Summary
Written in verse, this tale of unrequited love is a highly stylized piece. It tells of Sylvia who is in love with Boybeetle, who loves Butterfly. Although the plot is tragic, Lorca nevertheless injects some humour: the one-legged cockroach, Dona Beetle, is decidedly down to earth, as is the drunken scorpion, Scorpy. With non-naturalistic style it is set firmly apart from the rest of Lorca's work and is an excellent example of avant-garde theatre.
Cast Attributes
Performing Groups
- Setting A meadow, a garden
- Features Fantasy Costumes
Licensing & Materials
- Minimum Fee: £55 per performance plus VAT when applicable.