In writing an updated version of Cyrano for 2021, Virginia Gay rewrote the title role as a woman. In this video, she explains why, and also talks about giving the play a happy ending.
Published on 28 July 2021
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Cyrano
Why be a woman?
Playwright and actor Virginia Gay talks about why the title role of Cyrano is perfect for a woman to play.
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