Questions about Antigone (Anouilh play)

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When did Jean Anouilh's Antigone premiere in Paris?

Jean Anouilh's Antigone premiered on the 6th of February 1944 at the Théâtre de l'Atelier in Paris. The production opened during Nazi occupation with Monelle Valentin playing the title role and Jean Davy as Creon.

Who starred in the British premiere of Jean Anouilh's Antigone in London?

Laurence Olivier produced and performed as the Chorus while Vivien Leigh played Antigone in the British premiere. George Relph appeared as Creon in this production that opened at the New Theatre in London on the 10th of February 1949.

Which actor played the Messenger in Katharine Cornell's 1946 Washington D.C. production of Jean Anouilh's Antigone?

Marlon Brando appeared early in his career as the Messenger for the 1946 Washington D.C. production. Sir Cedric Hardwicke played King Creon opposite Cornell's Antigone in this staging directed by Guthrie McClintic.

What year did the BBC Radio 3 adaptation of Jean Anouilh's Antigone air?

The BBC Radio 3 adaptation of Jean Anouilh's Antigone aired in 2024 using Barbara Bray's translation. Rosy McEwen played Antigone while Sean Bean took on the role of Creon for that radio version.

When was the first major English translation of Jean Anouilh's Antigone published?

Lewis Galantière created the first major English translation for Katharine Cornell's 1946 production which appeared in print and has been published many times since its earliest release. Barbara Bray produced a new translation in 1987 which Methuen Drama published as part of their Anouilh Plays series.