SWIFT
by Jeffrey Mayhew

• Presented by Bare Bawds
• Written & performed by Jeffrey Mayhew
• Directed by Guy Masterson
• ASSEMBLY ROOMS, EDINBURGH FRINGE 2005
  August 5 - 29 (not 15th)
• 11:45 (13:05)

SYNOPSIS

Johnathan Swift, Churchman, political activist, seditionistand flawed but prescient author of Gulliver's Travels, battles his ultimate demons in the poignant and powerful tale of 18th Century strife. It is an exploration of enchroaching darkness illuminated by sparkling wit and brilliance. Swift proves still a champion of justice and humanity.