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The play was written at the request of André Previn and was inspired by a meeting with Russian exile Viktor Fainberg and based in part at least on the experiences of another Soviet dissident, Vladimir Bukovsky. The cast comprises six actors, but also a full orchestra, which not only provides music throughout the play (composed by Previn) but also forms an essential part of the action. The play concerns a dissident, Alexander Ivanov, who is imprisoned in a Soviet mental hospital, from which he will not be released until he admits that his statements against the government were caused by a (non-existent) mental disorder. In the hospital he shares a cell with a genuinely disturbed schizophrenic, also called Ivanov, who believes himself to have a symphony orchestra under his command. Alexander receives visits from the Doctor and from a Colonel in the KGB. Meanwhile, his son, Sacha, is seen in a school classroom with a teacher who attempts to persuade him of the genuineness of his father's illness. André Previn (born April 6, 1929)¹ is a prominent pianist, orchestral conductor, and composer. ... Vladimir Bukovsky early photo Vladimir Konstantinovich Bukovsky (Russian: ; b. ... Soviet redirects here. ... A psychiatric hospital (also called a mental hospital or asylum) is a hospital specializing in the treatment of persons with mental illness. ... Schizophrenia is a psychiatric diagnosis denoting a persistent, often chronic, mental illness variously affecting behavior, thinking, and emotion. ... Orchestra at City Hall (Edmonton). ... This article is about the KGB of the Soviet Union. ...

Because of the difficulties in staging a play that requires a full orchestra in addition to the cast of actors, the play is rarely performed. It was first produced in 1977 at the Royal Festival Hall in London as part of Queen Elizabeth's Silver Jubilee. That performance featured Ian McKellen (Alexander), John Wood (Ivanov) and Patrick Stewart (the Doctor), as well as the London Symphony Orchestra conducted by Previn. The Royal Festival Hall reopening celebrations The Royal Festival Hall is a concert, dance and talks venue within Southbank Centre in London, England. ... Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor; born 21 April 1926) is Queen of sixteen sovereign states, holding each crown and title equally. ... A Silver Jubilee is a celebration held to mark a 25th anniversary. ... Sir Ian Murray McKellen, CBE (born May 25, 1939) is an English stage and screen actor, the recipient of a Tony Award and two Oscar nominations. ... John Wood (born 1930) is an English actor. ... This article is about the actor. ... The London Symphony Orchestra (LSO) is one of the major orchestras of the United Kingdom. ...

In 1978 the play was produced for television by the BBC. The producer was Mark Shivas and direction was shared by Trevor Nunn and Roger Bamford. The filming was undertaken at a live performance at Wembley Conference Centre in April 1978, conducted by Previn. The cast for this production was Ian McKellen (Alexander Ivanov), Ben Kingsley (Ivanov), Frank Windsor (the Doctor), John Woodvine (the Colonel), Barbara Leigh Hunt (the Teacher) and James Harris, aka Jim Harris and James Pickering, (Sacha). For other uses, see BBC (disambiguation). ... Mark Shivas is a British television producer and executive. ... Sir Trevor King (born 14 January 1940) is a loser and film director. ... Wembley Conference Centre was a conference centre near Wembley Stadium, Wembley, London, England. ... Sir Ben Kingsley, CBE, (born December 31, 1943) is a British actor. ... Frank Windsor is a popular television actor, born in 1927. ... John Woodvine in the Doctor Who serial The Armageddon Factor John Woodvine (born 21 July 1929 in Tyne Dock, County Durham) is a British actor who has appeared in over sixty film and television roles. ... James Harris may refer to: James Howard Harris, 3rd Earl of Malmesbury (1807–1889) James Harris (comedy writer) James Harris (football player) (born 1947), first modern black professional American football quarterback to start a season James Harris (Grammarian) (1709–1780), English James Harris (politician), 2000 and 2004 U.S. presidential... More than one notable individuals have been named Jim Harris: Jim Harris is the leader of the Green Party of Canada. ...

Following its BBC production, the play ran at the Mermaid Theatre in London during the summer and autumn of 1978. Cast changes included John Carlisle taking on the role of the Colonel from John Woodvine, who played Alexander Ivanov, Ian McDiarmid (Ivanov), Rowena Cooper (the Teacher) and Rhys McConochie (the Doctor). The role of Sacha was played by a number of young actors including James Harris and Anthony Robb. EGBDF was the last production at the Mermaid before it was demolished and redeveloped. The Mermaid Theatre, opened in 1959 with a production of Lock Up Your Daughters, was the first theatre built in the City of London since the time of Shakespeare (later theatres were built in the so-called West End, outside the boundaries of the traditional City). ... John Russell Carlisle (born 28 August 1942) was a Conservative Party Member of Parliament at Luton, Bedfordshire, and was a leading member of the Conservative Monday Club. ... Ian McDiarmid (born August 11, 1944) is a Tony Award-winning Scottish actor born in Carnoustie. ...

In an interesting twist of fate, a 1992 production toured to four cities with a cast including 5 members of the Star Trek: The Next Generation cast: Patrick Stewart, Gates McFadden, Jonathan Frakes, Brent Spiner and Colm Meaney. The title as it appeared in most episodes opening credits. ... This article is about the actor. ... Cheryl Gates McFadden (born March 2, 1949 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio), usually credited as Gates McFadden, is an American actress and choreographer. ... Jonathan Frakes (born August 19, 1952) is an American actor and director best known for his portrayal of Commander William T. Riker in the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation and David Xanatos on Disneys Gargoyles. ... Brent Jay Spiner (born February 2, 1949) is an American actor, best known for his portrayal of the android Lieutenant Commander Data in the television and movie series Star Trek: The Next Generation. ... Colm J. Meaney ( or [1], Irish for dove); (born May 30, 1953 in Dublin) is an Irish actor widely known for his role as Miles OBrien in Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. ...

It was performed in 2002 in Philadelphia as a collaboration between the Wilma Theater and the Philadelphia Orchestra. Previn has reorchestrated the score for chamber orchestra, making smaller productions possible. For other uses, see Philadelphia (disambiguation) and Philly. ... The Philadelphia Orchestra, based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is one of the Big Five symphony orchestras in the United States and usually considered among the finest in the world. ...

It was performed in November 2003 by the University of Oklahoma's School of Drama and Symphony Orchestra. University of Oklahoma, abbreviated OU, is a coeducational public research university located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. ...

It was also performed three times in October 2006 at the Boston University Huntington Theater by the Boston University Theater Department, Directed by James Petosa, with the Boston University Chamber Orchestra conducted by Neal Hampton. The Boston University College of Fine Arts also presented the play (Petosa directing, Hampton conducting the BU Chamber Orchestra) on March 14, 2008 at The Town Hall in New York City as part of their InCite Arts Festival. The Boston University College of Fine Arts (CFA) is a conservatory-like school that operates under the Boston University system. ... The Town Hall is a performance space located at 123 West 43rd Street, between Sixth Avenue and Broadway, in New York City, New York. ...

It will be revived in August 2008 at the National Theatre in London.