Danton's

B chner's first play, "Danton's Death," was published in 1835, when the would-be revolutionary was still 21, only two years before his death from typhoid.

Two German Revolutionary Plays Restaged 2010

First staged only in 1902, and last done here at the National Theatre in 1982 in a translation by Howard Brenton, "Danton's Death" is now at the NT's Olivier in a greatly abbreviated new version by Mr. Brenton.

Two German Revolutionary Plays Restaged 2010

But, while Stephens admirably embodies Danton's anti-heroic aspect, there is a perverse grandeur to the man whom Carlyle dubbed the "Titan of the Revolution" which subtly eludes him.

Danton's Death 2010

Stephens also underscores Danton's personal guilt at his part in the September massacres of 1792.

Danton's Death 2010

Danton's Death opens at the National Theatre on 22 July (nationaltheatre. org.uk)

This much I know: Toby Stephens 2010

"Danton's Death" until Oct. 14 www. nationaltheatre.org.uk

Two German Revolutionary Plays Restaged 2010

Oh, how well he knew Danton's speech before the Revolutionary Tribunal.

Autumn Thomas Plastino Martin 2010

Legendre's friendship with Danton began by way of local politics and led to the founding of the Cordeliers club; Legendre was subsequently described as Danton's lieutenant.

Names 2007

Danton's swift-darting eyes swept triumphantly over the wan, hawk-like visage of Gregory.

Archive 2008-07-01 Dave Tackett 2008

"Those scaly things killed him, and put him under the energy ray!" his clear gray eyes swept triumphantly over Danton's crestfallen face, and he spaced his words carefully, deliberately.

Archive 2008-07-01 Dave Tackett 2008