Ian McKellen Stage

Cast

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THE WOOD DEMON

THE WAY OF THE WORLD

Written by William Congreve

Directed by David William

Ian McKellen in the role of Lady Wishfort's Footman

UK Tour/Edinburgh '73, BAM, Wimbledon

14 August 1973 - 11 May 1974

CAST

Mirabell

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Edward Petherbridge

Fainall

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Robin Ellis

Billy

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Robert Eddison

Messenger Boy

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Robert Davey

Witwoud

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John Tordoff

Chauffeur

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Juan Moreno

Petulant

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Matthew Long

Mrs Fainall

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Marian Diamond

Marwood

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Paola Dionisotti

Millamant

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Caroline Blakiston

Mincing

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Sheila Reid

Waitwell

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Tenniel Evans

Foible

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Sharon Duce

Lady Wishfort

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Margery Mason

Peg

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Elaine Strickland

Lady Wishfort's Footman

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Ian McKellen

Sir Wilful Witwoud

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John Woodvine

OTHER CREDITS

Designed by Karen Mills, Lighting by Howard Eldridge, Dances Arranged by Geraldine Stephenson