The Big Knife
“Clifford Odets’ searing drama THE BIG KNIFE reunites the author, director Robin Lefevre, producer Bill Kenwright and leading man Martin Shaw, the talents responsible for the enormous success of the recent production of THE COUNTRY GIRL in the West End.” – publicity, 1987
“THE BIG KNIFE gets the axe: After a run of just five weeks, the latest production to join the West End flop graveyard has emerged this week. It is the Bill Kenwright production, THE BIG KNIFE.” – The Stage, 15th October 1987
Cast & Crew
Cast
| Buddy Bliss | John Yule |
|---|---|
| Charles Castle | Martin Shaw |
| Connie Bliss | Marella Oppenheim |
| Dixie Evans | Georgia Allen |
| Dr Frary | Donald Pelmear |
| Hank Teagle | Ray Jewers |
| Marcus Hoff | James B Sikking |
| Marion Castle | Gayle Hunnicutt |
| Nat Danziger | David De Keyser |
| Patty Benedict | Delia Lindsay |
| Russell | Mark Heath |
| Smiley Coy | Brian Greene |
Crew | |
| Costumes | Tim Shortall |
| Designer | Grant Hicks |
| Director | Robin Lefevre |
| Lighting | Dave Horn |
| Wardrobe Mistress | Teri Wilkinson |
| Assistant Stage Manager | Sarah Beeson |
| Company and Stage Manager | Iain McAvoy |
| Deputy Stage Manager | Colin Hilton |
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