The Apple Cart
The Apple Cart: A Political Extravaganza is a 1928 play by George Bernard Shaw. It is a satirical comedy about several political philosophies which are expounded by the characters, often in lengthy monologues. The plot follows the fictional English King Magnus as he spars with, and ultimately outwits, Prime Minister Proteus and his cabinet, who seek to strip the monarchy of its remaining political influence. Magnus opposes the corporation “Breakages, Limited”, which controls politicians and impedes technical progress.
Cast & Crew
Cast
| Unknown | Ian Fleming |
|---|---|
| Unknown | Paul Harris |
| Unknown | John Law |
| Unknown | Donald Layne-Smith |
| Unknown | John Ringham |
| Unknown | John Wyse |
| Alice, The Princess Royal | Caroline Blakiston |
| Amanda Postelthwaite (Postmistress General) | June Jago |
| Billy Boanerges (President of the Board of Trade) | Clive Swift |
| Joe Proteus Prime Minister) | Alan MacNaughtan |
| Magnus (King of England) | Marius Goring |
| Orinthia (the King’s Mistress) | Barbara Murray |
| Queen Jemima | Phillada Sewell |
Crew | |
| Director | Peter Dews |
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Play description
THE APPLE CART: A POLITICAL EXTRAVAGANZA is a 1928 play by George Bernard Shaw. It is a satirical comedy about several political philosophies expounded by the characters, often in lengthy monologues. The plot follows the fictional English King Magnus as he spars with, and ultimately outwits, Prime Minister Proteus and his cabinet, who seek to strip the monarchy of its remaining political influence. Magnus opposes the corporation Breakages, Limited, which controls politicians and impedes technical progress.
Photo credits
- The Apple Cart 1965 theatre poster, Other public domain
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