Empress Of China
Ruth Wolff
Eunuchs of the Forbidden City
by Charles Ludlam
Synopsis
A hilarious historical epic of dynastic China, in which Orchid Yehonala wins out over Pervading Fragrance and Welcome Spring to become Chief Consort to Emperor Chien Feng and, after his death, the last Empress, Tsu Hsi.
After court intrigues result in the death of her chief eunuch, An Te Hai, Tsu Hsi avenges herself on her son, his mistress, and all rivals for power.
Publication
Publisher Samuel French
Eunuchs of the Forbidden City is a comedy play written by Charles Ludlam and published by Samuel French .
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