Our Man in Havana

By Elspeth Sandys In Theatre

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12th March, 2011
Our Man in Havana, one of Graham Greene's most popular novels, is generally labelled a "black comedy". Greene described it as "light-hearted", his stated intention being to "poke fun" at the British Secret Service. It has been turned into a highly successful film starring Alec Guinness, a quirky opera by Australian composer Malcolm Williamson, and now, thanks to British actor Clive Francis, a stage play. But unlike its theatrical cousin The 39 Steps ...

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