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''The Trial of Davros'' is a theatrical production featuring characters from the long-running British

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'' to raise funds for various charities. The play was performed twice; in 1993 and 2005. The second production was performed with the agreement and backing of both the BBC and the estate of screenwriter

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Synopsis

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to be tried for his crimes. The case against him includes personal testimony and evidence of Dalek atrocities throughout the centuries. Ultimately it is revealed that the trial has been a ruse by Davros to create a time portal to

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, enabling his new Daleks to attack and exterminate the Time Lords. The play ends with Davros and his Daleks victorious.

The 1993 production

The play was performed on 14 November 1993 at "Remembrance '93", a Doctor Who convention held at The Village Hotel, Hyde, Greater Manchester. It was produced by Nigel Peever, with the cast including

(Davros), Jean RogersJean Rogers IMDb Listing
/ref> (Inquisitor), Keith Noble (Prosecutor), Stuart Glazebrook (Prosecutor) and Peter Miles (Nyder).

The 2005 production

The play was performed on 16 July 2005 at the

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and a new scene written by Michael Wisher. The production also included filmed sequences created for the production by the Hyde Fundraisers team, referencing the ''Doctor Who'' serials ''

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/ref> (Shan), Brian Miller (Wiston) and Peter Miles (Nyder). The Davros mask was created by sculptor Phil Robinson, who also provided the masks and prosthetics for the Exillon,

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alien creatures seen in the filmed sections of the production.

Cast notes

Although produced by a voluntary group established to raise funds for charity, the plays are notable for the casting of professional actors in the major roles. In particular Michael Wisher and Terry Molloy had portrayed Davros in the ''Doctor Who'' television series, while Peter Miles reprised his role as Nyder from ''Genesis of the Daleks'' in both productions.

Notes

References

External links

Trial of Davros
– Hyde Fundraisers’ information web page about the plays.
Doctor Who: My life as Davros
– BBC Norfolk interview with Terry Molloy. {{DEFAULTSORT:Trial of Davros, The Stage plays based on Doctor Who 1993 plays 2005 plays