Renowned production of Marlowe's play starring Ian McKellen in a 1969 at Edinburgh Festival.

Edward II: Directed by Richard Marquand, Toby Robertson. With Ian McKellen, Timothy West, Diane Fletcher, James Laurenson. The reign of Edward II, King of England, is troubled from the start, when he brings his male lover, hated by the nobles, out of exile.

Edward learns of the death of his favourite, Gaveston, in this scene from the production of Marlowe's Edward II

May 26, 2009 · Edward II (1970) (DVD) In Christopher Marlowe's historical play, King Edward summons back his l. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video!

Next Play: Written by Christopher Marlowe Directed by Toby Robertson Ian McKellen in the role of Edward II Edinburgh Festival, UK and European tours, Mermaid Theatre and Piccadilly Theatre. 28 August 1969 - 21 March 1970 CAST

Jan 25, 2020 · At the 1969 Edinburgh festivals, with the Prospect Theatre Company, he made two breakthrough performances as Richard II and Marlowe’s Edward II. In the 1970s and 1980s, having become well-known in British theatre, he performed regularly at the Royal Shakespeare Company and the Royal National Theatre.

Mar 10, 2025 · In 1969, long before the era of intimacy co-ordinators, Ian McKellen kissed a succession of would-be co-stars for a production of Christopher Marlowe’s Edward II, to see who among them would be best to lock lips with.

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Synopsis Ian McKellen and Timothy West star in Prospect Theatre Company's 1969 Edinburgh Festival production, recorded at the Piccadilly Theatre, London.

Edward II (TV Movie 1970) Ian McKellen as King Edward