The Man of Destiny

Drama
Comedy

5/5/1981

Storyline

One of Shaw's "pleasant plays", The Man of Destiny is a one-act lighthearted comedy of egos and social hypocrisy. Set in 1796 in northern Italy, it features a battle of wits between Napoleon Bonaparte and a mysterious, daring woman who has stolen his documents. Can she really challenge the strategic mind of a general still celebrating a famous victory?

Director:: Desmond Davis
Writer:: George Bernard Shaw

Cast

Delphine Seyrig
The Lady
Simon Callow
Napoleon
David Troughton
Lieutenant
Niall Tóibín
Giuseppe