Ian McKellen Stage

Final soliloquy, Arthur fishing in the canal off the front of the Nottingham stage

SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY MORNING

Written by David Brett from novel by Alan Sillitoe

Directed by Frank Dunlop

Ian McKellen in the role of Arthur Seaton

Nottingham Playhouse, Nottingham

15 April 1964 - 4 July 1964

CAST

The Group

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Ian McCulloch, Roger Mutton, Philip Sutton, Rick Davey

Brenda

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Joan Heal

Arthur Seaton

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Ian McKellen

Jacky

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Paul Berryman or Geoffrey Burton

Jack

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George Selway

Robboe

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David Saville

Workman

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Alfred Bell

Fred

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Ian McCulloch

Mrs Seaton

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Daphne Heard

Winnie

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Ursula Smith

Passer-by

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Roger Mutton

Emily

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Marielaine Douglas

Doreen

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June Ritchie

Bessie

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Maggie Jordan

Old man

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Roger Clissold

Waiters

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Kenneth McRewddie, Vivian Mackerrell

Mr Seaton

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Christopher Hancock

Len

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John Colllins

Ringo

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Kenneth McReddie

Bill

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Roger Clissold

Bill's mate

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Roger Mutton

Bob Haston

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Roger Mutton

OTHER CREDITS

Music by Alvin Lee and band

Photos

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