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Written by Dario Fo Playwright Dario Fo | 3/5 The Stage Copyright date 1981 Original language Italian Language | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Trumpets and raspberries backstage
Trumpets and Raspberries (Italian title: Clacson, trombette e pernacchi) is a satirical play by Dario Fo, first performed in 1981.
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Plot summary
The fictional plot revolves around a real political figure, Gianni Agnelli, head of the Fiat corporation from 1966 to 2003. When Agnelli is disfigured in a failed kidnap attempt, he is rescued by Antonio, one of his Fiat employees. Antonio flees the scene when people start shooting at him, leaving his jacket on Agnelli's body. Agnelli is taken to hospital in Antonio's jacket, where he mistakenly has his face reconstructed in Antonio's likeness. Farcical confusion ensues.
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Ed Emery has carried out an authorised English adaptation (Trumpets and Raspberries).
Ron Jenkins has carried out an authorised English adaptation (About Face).