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Natural Inclinations

by Roger Kirby

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"Of all the sexual aberrations, perhaps the most peculiar is chastity" - Remy de Gourmont
The world premiere of a new play
17 Sept - 12 Oct 2002
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Natural Inclinations is a world premiere play by a new American playwright exploring James Boswell's struggles with desire and his aim to marry his cousin Margaret, produced by innovative UK theatre practitioners.

About The Play

About The Play

James Boswell, the friend of Dr Samuel Johnson, is tortured by his inability to control his desires, especially where women are concerned. He aims to marry his cousin, Margaret, but the temptations of the flesh assure that Boswell’s path toward her will be neither straight nor narrow…

Concordance presents the world premiere of a witty and thought- provoking new play by a new American playwright. The production of Natural Inclinations is created by the UK’s most exciting young theatre practitioners including:

Designer Nicolai Hart-Hansen has won acclaim for his innovative designs including most recently for Tom Kempinski’s Season of New Plays at the New End.

Producer Neil McPherson has been Artistic Director of the Finborough Theatre since 1999. He has presented over twenty productions in London and the regions including the hugely successful long-overdue London premiere of Larry Kramer’s The Destiny of Me.

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Cast

Crew

Director

Steven Little

Producer

Neil McPherson

Design

Nicolai Hart-Hansen

Costume Design

Mia Flodquist

Original Music

Lucy Melvin

Assistant Direction

Drew Ackroyd

Musician

Jane Watkins