The Cemetery Confessions

Louise Welsh, Martin Sorrell, Paul Bailey, Michele Roberts and Geoff Dyer

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To mark the 200th anniversary of Pere Lachaise cemetery in Paris, five of its illustrious residents make their confessions to Father Lachaise, who has a small confession of his own to share. This intriguing play features the voices of notable characters such as Sarah Bernhardt, Guillaume Apollinaire, Abelard, Heloise, Colette, and Jim Morrison.

Written by a talented group of authors including Louise Welsh, Martin Sorrell, Paul Bailey, Michele Roberts, and Geoff Dyer, this production is directed by Sara Davies. The cast includes Eleanor Bron, Michael Fenton Stevens, Hugh Dickson, Anna Massey, Zoe Wanamaker, Demetri Goritsas, and Bill Nighy.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.