2 March - 1 April 1995

ROAD

by Jim Cartwright

Scullery BERNARD WRIGLEY
Professor, Jerry, Brian, Eddie's Dad, Tom Stanley GEOFFREY LEESLEY
Brenda, Molly, Helen, Marion, Electric Clutch POLLY HEMINGWAY
Carol, Val, Lane, Electric Clutch SARA SUGARMAN
Louise, Clare, Dor, Linda, Electric Clutch ROBIN WEAVER
Brink, Joey, Louise's Brother, Soldier, Chance Peterson, Mr & Mrs Bald MATTHEW DUNSTER
Eddie, Skin-Lad, Barry, Bisto, Curt, Blowpipe JOHN LLOYD FILLINGHAM

Director JIM CARTWRIGHT
Designer LAURIE DENNETT
Lighting KEVIN SLEEP
Sound MIC POOL
Fights CHRIS BOUGHEY

'There is much to laugh at and much to weep over in this sprawling, finely-detailed production by the author himself. The language is as ripe and ribald as Chaucer and a deal more explicit. It is often funny too. Northern club favourite Bernard Wrigley is in splendid form as a laconic neighbourhood guide and Matthew Dunster, Polly Hemingway and Robin Weaver shine in a busy, multi-talented cast.'
Gerry Dempsey Daily Express

'Cartwright has had the Millstone pub set up in the surrounding space (design Laurie Dennett) and makes excellent use of the auditorium, notably with Polly Hemingway's Marion stretching like a gargoyle from the gallery, and John Lloyd Fillingham careening drunkenly round the banquettes.'
Jeffrey Wainwright The Independent

'...a production which is superbly designed in one of the Exchange's best sets and illuminated by some excellent performances. Polly Hemingway is simply brilliant in a handful of roles. There are superb performances, too, from Matthew Dunster, Robin Weaver and Sara Sugarman.....a theatrical experience not to be missed.'
Malcolm Handley Liverpool Daily Post