Hewsion’s cartoon: Ian McKellen (Face in disguise as the alchemist’s apprentice)
Credit: Hewison
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EVERY GOOD BOY DESERVES FAVOUR
THE ALCHEMIST
Written by
Ben Jonson (adapted by Peter Barnes)
Directed by Trevor Nunn
Ian McKellen in the role of Face
Other Place, Stratford-upon-Avon; Aldwych Theatre, London, Stratford-upon-Avon; London
19 May 1977 - 1 January 1978
Society of West End Theatres (SWET) - Best Comedy Performance
London: 29 November 1977 - January 1978
"Ian McKellen is mercurical, switching impersonations like a magician. His final reversal to the servant, Jeremy, carries total conviction. The actor's energy and sharpness of definition are astonishing to behold." — Frank Marcus, The Sunday Telegraph