蜜芽传媒

Rupert Everett stars as the former British agent, Denis Rake.

It's 1968. An ageing drag performer is waiting to go on as the warm-up act in a Soho's Flamingo club, a cabaret at the bottom of the food chain. In his dressing room he meets the venue's young Australian stage manager, John, who first brings him his post and a bottle of champagne from a nearby bar.

Through their awkward conversations we learn that the older man is a war hero, Major Denis Rake MC.

In a state of reverie, he recalls the glamour but also the danger of his time in occupied Paris as an undercover agent of the Special Operations Executive.

A new play, premiered on Radio 4, inspired by real events.

Also starring Reece Budin as John.

The Remarkable Dennis Rake:
Denis Rake achieved the rank of Major as well as receiving the Military Cross, Croix de Guerre and Legion D'Honneur. To our knowledge he is the most highly decorated openly gay man in the history of the British Army. He refused point blank to train with weapons and explosives and conducted a love affair with a German officer in occupied Paris.

Writer DHW Mildon's other plays include The Flood and Leaves and Masque, which was shortlisted for last year's Woven Voices prize.

Director Philip Franks has a long track record in theatre and radio as a director and actor. His Radio 4 credits include The Machine Stops and A Cold Supper Behind Harrods. He has recently directed The Mirror Crack'd on UK tour, as well as The Mousetrap in The West End.

Cast:
Denis Rake: Rupert Everett
John: Reece Budin
Neighbour: Sarah Lawrie
The Comedian: Philip Franks

Director: Philip Franks

Producers: Sarah Lawrie and David Morley

Original Music by Patrick McDonald.

Sound Design: Chris O'Shaughnessy

A Perfectly Normal production for 蜜芽传媒 Radio 4

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