Georgina Hale Criterion Theatre in November 1979). In 1981, Hale played the role of Josie in Nell Dunn’s play, "Steaming", at the Comedy Theatre in London. Hale received a 1981 Best Comedy Performance Olivier nomination for her performance. A year later in April 1982 she starred opposite Glenda Jackson in "Summit Conference" at the Lyric Theatre, playing Benito Mussolini's mistress Clara Petacci in a revival of Robert David MacDonald's play for the Citizens' Theatre, Glasgow. Over the years, Hale has made numerous appearances with the Citizens'. These include "Mourning Becomes Electra" (1991), "The Milk Train Doesn't Stop Here Anymore" (1994), "Britannicus" (2002)
Clara Elisabeth von Platen Clara Elisabeth von Platen Clara Elisabeth, Countess von Platen - Hallermund (14 January 1648 - 30 January 1700, Schloss Monplaisir, in what is now the Von-Alten-Garten in Hannover) was a German noblewoman, most notable as the mistress of Ernest Augustus (Elector of Hanover, father of George I of Great Britain) and for her involvement in the Königsmarck Affair. The eldest daughter of Georg Philipp von Meysenbug-Zuschen and his wife Anna Elisabeth von Meysenbug, Clara Elisabeth's father tried to get her and her sister Catharina positions at the French court at Versailles. When this attempt failed, he placed them at the