Written by A A Milne (from Kenneth Graham's novel)
Directed by Brian Bell
Ian McKellen in the role of Chief Weasel
Belgrade Theatre, Coventry
23 December 1961 - 12 January 1962
CAST
Marigold | . . . . . . . . . . . . |
Bridget Turner |
Nurse |
. . . . . . . . . . . . | Sheila Keith |
Mole | . . . . . . . . . . . . |
John Scarborough |
Water
Rat | . . . . . . . . . . . . |
George Pensotti |
Mr
Badger | . . . . . . . . . . . . |
Patrick Newell |
Toad |
. . . . . . . . . . . . | Bernard Kilby |
Alfred | . . . . . . . . . . . . |
Peter French |
The Back
Legs of Alfred | . . . . . . . . . . . . |
Catherine Childs |
Chief
Ferret | . . . . . . . . . . . . |
Denzil Ellis |
Chief
Weasel | . . . . . . . . . . . . |
Ian McKellen |
Chief
Stoat | . . . . . . . . . . . . |
Derek Newark |
Mama
Rabbit | . . . . . . . . . . . . |
Sheila Keith |
Lucy
Rabbit | . . . . . . . . . . . . |
Bridget Turner |
Harold
Rabbit | . . . . . . . . . . . . |
Chrystene Salt |
Policeman | . . . . . . . . . . . . |
Derek Newark |
Usher |
. . . . . . . . . . . . | Peter French |
Judge | . . . . . . . . . . . . |
Denzil Ellis |
Pheobe |
. . . . . . . . . . . . | Jennie Lynne |
Washerwoman | . . . . . . . . . . . . |
Gillian Martell |
Bargewoman | . . . . . . . . . . . . |
Kristine Howarth |
OTHER CREDITS
Designed by
Kenneth Bridgeman, Musical Director Derek Hudson, Choreographer Olga Richards,
Costumes designed by Peter Avery