The Apple Cart
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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.
Cast & Crew
Cast
| Alice, The Princess Royal | Penelope Beaumont |
|---|---|
| Amanda Postelthwaite (Postmistress General) | June Barrie |
| Balbus (Home Secretary) | Norman Tyrrell |
| Billy Boanerges (President of the Board of Trade) | David Ryall |
| Crassus (Colonial Secretary) | John Warner |
| Footman | Robert Ralph |
| Footman | Richard Thomson |
| Joe Proteus Prime Minister) | Nigel Stock |
| Lysistrata (Powermistress General) | Thelma Whiteley |
| Magnus (King of England) | Peter O’Toole |
| Mr Vanhattan (American Ambassador) | Edward Hardwicke |
| Nicobar (Foreign Secretary) | Paul Imbusch |
| Orinthia (the King’s Mistress) | Judy Parfitt |
| Pamphilius (the King’s Private Secretary) | Philip Blaine |
| Pliny (Chancellor of the Exchequer) | Timothy Kightley |
| Queen Jemima | Hilary Hardiman |
| Sempronius (the King’s Private Secretary) | Derek Crewe |
Crew | |
| Designer | Alexander McPherson |
| Director | David Phethean |
| Lighting by | Jeremy Godden |
- Source: University of Bristol Theatre Collection
- Last modified by Wendy Smith.
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