L to R: Ian McKellen, James Cairncross, Gabrielle Hamilton, Andrew Keir, Peter Griffin, Josie Kidd, Gawn Grainger, Mark Follett.
Despite the songs and occasional jollity, this was the most depressing play to act in — we all agreed.
Written by John Arden
Directed by Robert Chetwyn
Ian McKellen in the role of Private Sparky
Arts Theatre, Ipswich, Suffolk
24 September 1963 - 5 October 1963
James Cairncross, Andrew Keir and Ian McKellen (Sparky) at the feet of Josie Kidd.