Difference between revisions of "An Inspector Calls (1979)"

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Poster by Poster Designer

by J B Priestley

Directed by Juliet Male

Performances: Sun 6th – Sat 12th May 1979, Main Stage

Introduction

See how the Birling family copes when their failings of care to an employee are revealed by an Inspector that arrives during their evening meal. He seems like a Police Inspector at first but that seems less likely as the evening progresses.

Cast

• Arthur Birling - Leslie Lidyard
• Sybil Birling - Ruth Shettle
• Sheila Birling - Caroline Bryant
• Eric Birling - Haydn Leaker
• Gerald Croft - Mikael Rust
• Inspector Goole - Mike Mattey
• Edna - Nichola Staniforth

Crew

• Stage Manager - Debby Parrett
• ASM - Matthew Lyne
• Lighting Design - Roger Taylor
• Assistant to director - Suki Gibson
• Lighting Operator - George Scott
• Sound - Brian Fretwell
• Set Designer - Bruce Murray
• Set Builders - David Maitland, John Harris
• Wardrobe - Ann Mattey
• Properties - Anna Greenburg
• Prompter - Jo Lampart

Reviews

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Gallery

• Colour Photos by Brian Fretwell B&W unknown
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Reminiscences and Anecdotes

As can be seen from the photos the set was changed for each of the three acts of this play. In fact it was rotated by 90 degrees in both intervals so that the audience could "inspect" the room and its occupants from all angles. Brian Fretwell

See Also

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References

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