Theatrical Adaptations of Figes' Books
Figes' The Whisperers was adapted and performed by Rupert Wickham as "Stalin's Favourite". Based on Figes' portrayal of the writer Konstantin Simonov, the play was performed in the National Theatre in London followed by a season of performances at the Unicorn Theatre in London.
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