The Real Inspector Hound
November 2007
by Tom Stoppard, directed by John Marshall
Cast: Moon - David Batty Birdboot - Anthony Morris Mrs. Drudge - Margaret Butt Simon - Wallis Parfitt Felicity - Kate Wannell Cynthia - Rose Gander Magnus - Gordon Halliday Inspector Hound - Bob Drury Radio Announcer - Eric Hume | Production Team: Director - John Marshall Production Manager - Margaret Butt Stage Manager - Rosemary Whitehurst Set Design - Philip Keen Lighting - Peter Tapp Costumes - Isla Morgan Props - Clare Rowland & Jacquie Howatson Prompt - Jean Halliday Publicity - Margaret Butt & Angela Wallwork Posters - Philip Keen Programme - Philip Jones Front of House - Sharon Wannell |
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From Estuary News (Preview):
Funniest playwright writing in English today
Have you heard, the Estuary Players are doing The Real Inspector Hound for their next production?
Doing what?
The Real Inspector Hound. It's a play. By Tom Stoppard.
Tom...?
Stoppard. Funniest playwright writing in English today, or any other language probably.
Comedy is it?
Oh, yes. The first production had Ronnie Barker and Richard Briers in the leading roles.
Good lord. I don't suppose...
No, they aren't members of Estuary Players. Ronnie Barker is dead in any case. Even so.
Even, as you so perceptively say, so. And, as a bonus, there is a short curtain raiser called Critical Reflections, which is a sort of collection of all the funniest bits of theatre reviews over the centuries.
When's it on?
First night is Wednesday 14 November, at Matthews Hall, and it runs until the Saturday. And they've got that raked seating which means you can see everything that goes on.
Sounds good. Tickets from the usual place? Topsham News? Also - 01392 873637.
Exactly.
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