And Then There Were None
“Playhouse director Kenneth Alan Taylor not only directs the production but also plays the part of the judge, Sir Lawrence Wargrave. This role was to have been played by Marius Goring, 75, who has dropped out for personal reasons.” – ‘Famous tale of murder comes to the Playhouse’, Nottingham Evening Post 29th August 1987 (page 30)
The role was taken over in the West End by John Fraser.
Cast & Crew
Cast
| Anthony Marston | Michael Remick |
|---|---|
| Dr. Armstrong | Jack Hedley |
| Emily Brent | Miriam Karlin |
| General Mackenzie | Geoffrey Toone |
| Mrs. Rogers | Maryann Turner |
| Narracot | Peter Porteous |
| Philip Lombard | Geoffrey Davies |
| Rogers | James Tomlinson |
| Sir Lawrence Wargrave | Kenneth Alan Taylor |
| Vera Claythorne | Glynis Barber |
| William Blore | Rodney Bewes |
| Narracot (replacement) | John Channell Mills
(started 29th September 1987) |
| Sir Lawrence Wargrave (replacement) | John Fraser
(started 29th September 1987) |
| Vera Claythorne (replacement) | Koo Stark
(started 8th February 1988) |
Crew | |
| Designer | Robert Jones |
| Director | Kenneth Alan Taylor |
| Lighting Designer | Jason Taylor |
| Presented by (West End) | Bill Kenwright |
| Presented in association with (Nottingham) | Bill Kenwright |
| ‘On the Book’ (Nottingham) | Neil Constable |
| Assistant Stage Manager | Nick Lineham |
| Assistant Stage Manager | Gaynor MacIntyre |
| Company and Stage Manager | Neil Bennett |
| Deputy Stage Manager | David White |
| Wardrobe Master | Ron Lucas |
- Observations (1)
- Added by Michael Hope, last modified by Jared William.
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Observations
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Marius Goring was originally cast to play the rôle of Sir Lawrence Wargrave but had to withdraw for personal reasons at short notice just before the premiere in Nottingham. He was replaced on opening night by the play’s director, Kenneth Alan Taylor. The rôle was recast by John Fraser.
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