21 December 1989 - 3 February 1990

SHE STOOPS TO CONQUER

by Oliver Goldsmith

Sponsored by Mobil

Mrs Hardcastle UNA STUBBS
Mr Hardcastle EWAN HOOPER
Tony Lumpkin ANDY SERKIS
Miss Kate Hardcastle LORRAINE ASHBOURNE
Miss Constance Neville KAREN DRURY
Young Marlow PETER LINDFORD
Hastings THOMAS LOCKYER
Diggory, Aminadab PETER FAULKNER
Roger, Dick Muggins DAMIAN WILD
Thomas, Tom Twist DAVID CRELLIN
Pimple, Meg ANNIE LETHBRIDGE
Jeremy, Stingo GRAHAM COLCLOUGH
Sir Charles Marlow, Jack Slang JOHN SOUTHWORTH

Director JAMES MAXWELL
Set Designer DAVID MILLARD
Costume Designer DAVID SHORT
Lighting VINCE HERBERT
Sound TIM McCORMICK
Music STEPHEN WARBECK
Choreographer SHEILA CARTER

'...the production enchants the audience with diverting entertainment...James Maxwell's direction is sure and sweet, the action played with guts and gusto, and the comedy tickles and titillates...Lorraine Ashbourne's Kate is full of charm and wicked fun; Una Stubbs reveals new comic depths and sparkle...Rollicking, spirit-lifting fun, done with delicious fervour.'
Joan Seddon Manchester Evening News

'...for those who like a wholly cheerful Goldsmith, this is a production which should not be missed.'
Michael Schmidt The Daily Telegraph

'...James Maxwell's earthy, high-spirited and robust production at the Exchange...(has) Andy Serkis as one of the best Tony Lumpkins of my experience...Peter Lindford...is confirmed as one of the best young actors around. His agony of shyness is a joy to watch, glassy-eyed with distress...This is true comedy.'
Martin Hoyle Financial Times

SHE STOOPS TO CONQUER went on to tour round the country with Mobil Touring Theatre.