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THE ALCHEMIST

Written by Ben Jonson (adapted by Peter Barnes)

Directed by Trevor Nunn

Ian McKellen in the role of Face

Other Place, Stratford-upon-Avon; Aldwych Theatre, London, Stratford-upon-Avon; London

19 May 1977 - January 1978

Society of West End Theatres (SWET) - Best Comedy Performance

CAST

Abel Drugger	. . . . . . . . . . . .	Nickolas Grace
Ananias	. . . . . . . . . . . .	Roger Rees
Dame Pliant	. . . . . . . . . . . .	Bobbie Brown
Dapper	. . . . . . . . . . . .	Alan Cody
Doll Common	. . . . . . . . . . . .	Susan Dury
Epicure Mammon	. . . . . . . . . . . .	Paul Brooke
Face	. . . . . . . . . . . .	Ian McKellen
Kastril	. . . . . . . . . . . .	Hilton McRae
Lovewit	. . . . . . . . . . . .	Ivan Beavis
Subtle	. . . . . . . . . . . .	John Woodvine
Surly	. . . . . . . . . . . .	Mike Gwilym
Tribulation	. . . . . . . . . . . .	JJacob Witkin