Mixed Doubles

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Originally presented at Hampstead Theatre under the title WE WHO ARE ABOUT TO…

A portmanteau of eight short two-handers for four actors, with a fifth providing the links. The plays are SCORE by Lyndon Brook, NIGHT by Harold Pinter, COUNTDOWN by Alan Ayckbourn, RESTING PLACE by David Campton, A MAN’S BEST FRIEND by James Saunders, NORMA by Alun Owen, PERMANENCE by Fay Weldon, and SILVER WEDDING by John Bowen. The linking sections, performed by Victor Maddern in the original production, were written by George Melly.

Cast & Crew

Cast

A MAN’S BEST FRIEND: Jackie / NORMA: The Woman / PERMANENCE: Helen / SILVER WEDDING: Audrey
A MAN’S BEST FRIEND: Pete / NORMA: The Man / PERMANENCE: Peter / SILVER WEDDING: Julian
SCORE: Harry / NIGHT: The Man / COUNTDOWN: The Husband / RESTING PLACE: The Old Man
SCORE: Sheila / NIGHT: The Woman / COUNTDOWN: The Wife / RESTING PLACE: The Old Woman
The Vicar / The Bank Manager / The Lawyer / The Nannie / The Psychoanalyst / The Doctor / The Headmaster / The Union Official / The Director

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Observations

  1. On 15th July 2010 at 8:52 p.m., Frank Ellis noted:

    The linking scenes, performed by Victor Maddern, were all written by George Melly.

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