World Theatre

1959 · 1 Season · 9 Episodes · 5.0

In 1959, a group of aspiring actors and playwrights navigate love, ambition, and artistic challenges in the world of theater.

Episodes

E11. Julius Caesar1959-05-05The growing ambition of Julius Caesar is a source of major concern to his close friend Brutus. Cassius persuades him to participate in his plot to assassinate Caesar but they have both sorely underestimated Mark Antony.E22. Danton's Death1959-05-19The story of Georges Danton, a leader of the French Revolution, who created the office of the Revolutionary Tribunal as a strong arm for the Revolutionary Government. Within months he knew this power was a terrible mistake and fought to have it ended with tragic consequences.E33. Blood Wedding1959-06-02 E44. Volpone1959-06-16Volpone pretends to be dying as a way of tricking various enemies.E55. Mother Courage and her Children1959-06-30During the Thirty Years' War, Mother Courage suffers many tribulations and tragedies.E66. Henry IV1959-07-14A madman insists he is the Italian king of centuries previously, Enrico IV. But is he really mad?E77. The School for Scandal1959-07-28 E88. Brand1959-08-11Brand, a priest, believes that Man's worst enemy is...himself. This is certainly true of him.E99. The Silver Box1959-08-25