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September 1963

The Killer

September 1963 is the month in which the Royal Court Company presented the English version of Exit the King at the Edinburgh Festival, placing the play’s early performance history between its Paris first performance and its later American première.

Production chronology

Exit the King was first performed on December 15, 1962, at the Théâtre de l’Alliance Française in Paris. The September 1963 presentation came afterward, establishing an early stage in the play’s performance history beyond its first Paris production.

Edinburgh presentation

At the Edinburgh Festival, the English version was performed by the Royal Court Company. The record identifies the month and festival, but does not specify an exact day or provide further details about this presentation.