Portraits

“The author and director wish to record the deep impression made on them by reading Michael Holroyd’s definitive biography of Augustus John.” – programme note

Rachel Kempson was originally announced for the role of Dorelia. (‘Regional’, The Stage, 26th March 1987.)

Simon Ward was assaulted on returning home after a performance in early October: “Simon Ward went on stage three times with a shattered skull and a huge blood clot on his brain. But the 45-year-old star didn’t realise he was flirting with death until he had a brain scan.” (‘Star Simon brained by a thug’, Daily Mirror, 14th October 1987.)

Cast & Crew

Cast

Augustus
Dorelia
GBS
Joe
the subjects
U/S Dorelia
U/S Joe, the subjects

Crew

Designer
Director
Lighting
Presented by
Presented by
Presented by
Presented by
Presented by
Production Manager
Production Photographer
Assistant Stage Manager
Company & Stage Manager
Costume Supervisor
Deputy Stage Manager
Lighting Assistant
Press Representative
Wardrobe Master

Photographs

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