Battle For The Dome By Jean Binnie

'I have kept this up in the air on my own and not one soul lost. What if it was your own soul you were losing?'

A competition is held to decide who will design and build the dome of Florence Cathedral.

A 'nightmare' rivalry erupts between two of the leading architects of the 15th century, Filippo Brunelleschi and Lorenzo Ghiberti.

Brunelleschi has the skills and knowledge - but Ghiberti has connections with the Wool Guild who have the funds.

Who will triumph in this vicious feud for glory?

Starring John Rowe and Robert Glenister.

Reflecting the contemporary artistic and political debate, Jean Binnie's play explores the venomous atmosphere.

Brunelleschi - John Rowe

Ghiberti - Robert Glenister

Dante - Peter Jeffrey

Mercante - Bryan Pringle

Rinaldo - Crawford Logan

Leonardo - Derek Waring

Donato - Oliver Senton

Andrea - Joshua Towb

D'Antonio - Don McCorkindale

Lucio/Inspector ....Ian Masters

Angelo - Danny Kanaber

Chapter - Gavin Muir

Director: Martin Jenkins

In a competition held in 15th century Florence, there can only be one winning architect.

In 15th century Florence, one architect has the knowledge to build the cathedral's dome but he has a terrible rival. Stars John Rowe.

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