Colleagues may be interested to know that British poet and dramatist Adrian Mitchell (see http://www.adrianmitchell.co.uk) wrote 'a play with songs based on Mark Twain's writings and his adventures in the afterlife' which was produced (by director Richard Eyre) at Nottingham Playhouse  - then a successful avant garde theatre - in 1977. It was also produced at the Edinburgh Festival and on BBC Radio. Music was by Mike Westbrook, a British jazz musician. I saw it and remember it as being impressive, if a touch overlong (!), with Susy's death very much at the play's centre! (Though my memory may be faulty!). Actors Mick Ford, Sylvester McCoy and Trevor Peacock played Twian at various stages in his life. The program notes are interesting, stating that about three-quarters of the play's material 'were lifted' from Twain's own words, and giving sources including Justin Kaplan's biography, with the comment: 'Mr Kaplan's facts are useful but he is short on affection.' I have a copy of the play's transcript and the theatre program. I will be donating this to a library or Twain collection shortly, and when I do, I will let Forum members know where it has been placed. Cheers. Pete (Messent)This message and any attachment are intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to me, and immediately delete it.   Please do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment.  Any views or opinions expressed by the author of this email do not necessarily reflect the views of the University of Nottingham.

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