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The English stage version of Racine's text was by Robert David MacDonald, and the production was directed and designed by Philip Prowse.  The lighting was designed by Gerry Jenkinson, the producer was Colin Brough, and the production starred Glenda Jackson as Phedra.  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Over the past few years their productions in London have included 'Fat Harold' by Alan Bleasdale, 'Breezeblock Park' by Willy Russell, 'The Dark Horse' by Rosemary Ann Sisson, 'Summit Conference' by Robert David MacDonald, 'When the Wind Blows' by Raymond Briggs, 'Big in Brazil' by Bamber Gascoigne and 'Lennon' by Bob Eaton.\r\n\r\nIn 1984 Colin Brough commissioned a new translation of Racine's 'Phedra' from Robert david MacDonald, which he produced at the Old Vic in 1984 and subsequently at the Aldwych, only the second English production of the play to be seen in London.  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