The Ruling Class (play)
The Ruling Class is a 1968 British play by Peter Barnes. The black comedy centres on Jack Arnold Alexander Tancred Gurney, the 14th Earl of Gurney and the attempts to cure him of insanity.
| The Ruling Class | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Peter Barnes |
| Characters | Jack Arnold Alexander Tancred Daniel Tucker Sir Charles Gurney Lady Claire Gurney Grace Shelley Dr. Paul Herder McKyle Kelso Truscott, Q. C. Detective Inspector Brockett Detective Sergeant Fraser |
| Date premiered | 6 November 1968 |
| Place premiered | Nottingham Playhouse, Nottingham |
| Original language | English |
| Subject | insanity, social class in the United Kingdom |
| Setting | An English country house, the 1960s |
Peter O'Toole acquired the film rights and starred in the 1972 film adaptation.
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