Ian McKellen Stage

Caste, pre-cursor of kitchen-sink drama, was the first play in which a real cup of tea was brewed onstage. L to R: Jonathan Meddings, Josie Kidd, Ian McKellen

Cast

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THE BIG KILLING

CASTE

Written by T W Robertson

Directed by Robert Chetwyn

Ian McKellen in the role of Sam Gerridge

Arts Theatre, Ipswich, Suffolk

8 October 1962 - 20 October 1962

CAST

Hon. George D'Alroy

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Gawn Grainger

Captain Hawtree

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Jonathan Meddings

Eccles

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Brendan Barry

Sam Gerridge

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Ian McKellen

Dixon

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Ian de Voy

Postman

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Colin Kaye

Marquise de St. Maur

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Barbara Atkinson

Esther Eccles

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Helen Ryan

Polly Eccles

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Josie Kidd

OTHER CREDITS

Designed by Juanita Waterson