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September 11, 1973: The Day Salvador Allende Died

September 11, 1973: The Day Salvador Allende Died

Event Information

Date
25-25 Aug
Time
13:00
Event type
Theatre
Company name
LakeArts Foundation (USA)
Age Rating
14+ (guidance)

September 11, 1973: The Day Salvador Allende Died

September 11, 1973. A US-backed coup led by General Augusto Pinochet will oust Chile’s democratically-elected president. Allende died by suicide in the palace that day. The play focuses on the final hours of Salvador Allende’s life. Pinochet is hell-bent on ousting Allende and eliminating his supporters. The chips are down and there is no time to spare. As Allende anxiously considers his options, he’s challenged by a mysterious man to play the final chess game of his life. A compelling, relentless and daring play, freely based on facts.