Production of Arsenic and Old Lace (original) (raw)

This is a production of the playArsenic and Old Lace(by Joseph Kesselring) by Peter Saunders, atCambridge Arts Theatre (7th – 12th February 1966),Theatre Royal, Brighton (14th – 19th February 1966), and Vaudeville Theatre, (Strand) London (23rd February – 12th November 1966).

Cast & Crew

Cast

Abby Brewster Sybil Thorndike
Dr Einstein Martin Miller
Elaine Harper Julia Lockwood
Jonathan Brewster Neil McCarthy
Lieutenant Rooney Alec Ross
Martha Brewster Athene Seyler
Mortimer Brewster Richard Briers
Mr Gibbs Edward Waddy
Mr Witherspoon Lewis Casson
Officer Brophy Tony Wall
Officer Klein George Roubicek
Officer O’Hara David Andrews
Teddy Brewster Desmond Walter-Ellis
The Rev Dr Harper Fred Kitchen
Elaine Harper Muriel Pavlow (started 22nd August 1966)
Mortimer Brewster Derek Farr (started 22nd August 1966)
Officer Klein Alan Bennion (started 22nd August 1966)
Officer O’Hara Patrick Carter (started 22nd August 1966)
Crew
Assistant Stage Manager Angela Ellison
Company and Stage Manager Peter Polak
Decor by Anthony Holland
Deputy Stage Manager W Peter Taylor
Director Murray Macdonald
General Manager Verity Hudson
Lighting by Michael Northen
Presented by Peter Saunders
Press Representative Torrington Douglas
Scenery built by Vic Mara Ltd
Scenery painted by Alick Johnstone Ltd
Wardrobe Mistress Antoinette Mara

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