Written just after the apocalyptic Plague and Fire of London. A scabrous comedy of duplicity, desperation, danger and delight - in an amoral London society on the make.
Cast/Performers
Paul Bentall (Alderman Gripe), Robert Bowman (Ranger), Claire Cox (Christina), Marty Cruickshank (Mrs Crossbite), John Dougall (Vincent), Amanda Drew (Lydia), Louis Hilyer (Sir Simon Addlepot), John Hopkins (Servant), Elizabeth Hurran (Leonore), Damian Kearney (Jeremy), Diana Kent (Lady Flippant), Carol Macready (Mrs Joiner), Anna Madeley (Martha), Jennifer McEvoy (Isabel), Hattie Morahan (Lucy), Stephen Noonan (Dapperwit), Douglas Rao (Valentine), Alex Zorbas (waiter), James Curran, Sian Howard
Creatives/Company
Author: William Wycherley Company: Royal Shakespeare Company Director: Tim Supple Design(s): Sue Willmington, Tim Supple Lighting: Tina McHugh Costume: Sue Willmington Sound: Andrea Cox Music: Adrian Lee Choreographer: Melly Still
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