L to R: Sheila Keith, Gillian Martell, Ian McKellen, Georgine Anderson.

I have since seen a number of prestigious productions but these were the best trio of wives who discover they are not legally wed.

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WHEN WE ARE MARRIED

Written by J B Priestley

Directed by Brian Bell

Ian McKellen in the role of Fred Dyson

Belgrade Theatre, Coventry

18 September 1961 - 1 October 1961

Words from Ian McKellen

J.B.Priestley’s northcountry comedy was perfect for our permanent company, with substantial showy parts for everyone, except me as the newspaper reporter (Fred Dyson).