Ian McKellen Stage

L to R: Richard Aylen, John Bryans, Ian McKellen, Mark Eden
<BR><BR><em>''End of Conflict'' was my first time in military uniform onstage.  I learnt the basics of soldierly mien and drill, which have been constantly useful since.</em>

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MR. PICKWICK

END OF CONFLICT

Written by Barry England

Directed by Anthony Richardson

Ian McKellen in the role of Simon Mason

Belgrade Theatre, Coventry

27 November 1961 - 2 December 1961

CAST

Lieutenant "Johnny" Parks

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Peter French

Capt. B. Appleby, M.D.

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Alan Haywood

Father O'Connell

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John Scarborough

Lieutenant J. B. "Tubby" Jackson

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Patrick Newell

Private Privitt

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Robin Parkinson

Lieutenant "Mike" Templeton, M.C.

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Michael Julian

Major J. L. "Pongo" Standing

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Ronald Magill

2nd Lieutenant "Simon" Mason

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Ian McKellen

Lieutenant "Chris" Brash, M.C.

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Mark Eden

Private Anson

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Bernard Kilby

Private Carley

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Derek Newark

Lt.-Col. M. R. Pembridge, D.S.O., M.C.

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Richard Aylen

Major M.M. Elton, M.C.

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John Bryans

Sergeant R. Dobson, M.M.

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Denzil Ellis

Corporal Stacey

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William Young

L/Corporal Herbert

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William Kearns