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Darger and the Detective

A play drawing on the writings of reclusive artist Henry Darger, and focusing on two obsessions - of the hunter Detective and his prey.

Written by Mike Walker and starring Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tracy Letts.

A play drawing on the writings of reclusive artist Henry Darger, imagining his inner life. It focuses on two obsessions - of the hunter Detective and his prey, and two characters locked in a conflict that flickers between fantasy and the streets and which unfolds from 1910 to 1970. Recorded in Chicago by actors from the Steppenwolf Theatre Company.

1 hour, 30 minutes

Last on

Sun 21 Jun 2009 20:00

Broadcast

  • Sun 21 Jun 2009 20:00