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Iphigenia in Tauris (Goethe)

Iphigenia in Tauris (Goethe)

Written by: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
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A dramatised version of the Classical Greek legend of Iphigenia in Tauris by the German poet and philosopher Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. A more detailed introduction to this play can be found here. (Summary by Alan Mapstone) Cast List Iphigenia: WendyKatzHiller Thoas: Brian Fullen Orestes: Barty Begley Pylades: Larry Wilson Arkas: Greg Giordano Narrator/Editor: Alan MapstoneCopyright Drama Genre Art Drama & Plays
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