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Florence Nightingale
by John Bowen
15th - 23rd February 2002
Directed by Paul Morton
The story of Florence Nightingale's life is told in the form of a rehearsal of a play to be performed at a later time. It passes from her youth, through the famous, but brief, period of the Lady With the Lamp, and her many activities afterwards until, at the close of her long life, she is presented with the Order of Merit.
John Bowen was born in Calcutta, India on 5th November 1924 and went on to read history at Oxford. He began his writing life as a novelist, ws recruited to television drama and then began writing for the stage. His plays have been produced all ove Europe as well as in the USA, Canada and Australia.
This is Paul Morton's debut as a director for The Company. Since joining The Company five years ago he has become one of the most prolific of performers, appearing in 12 productions in five years.
CastClaudia McKelvey FlorenceChris Janes The Director Keith Morbey W.E.N Jackie Lawn Fanny Jo Burnham, David Crook, Jackie Clark, Mark James, Graham Kilner, Pat Lee, Libby Mountford, Brenda Newey, Julia Ryan, Shelagh Ryan, David Wilkinson & Hannah Wilkinson Other parts |
CrewMike Day Stage ManagerAngela Reiss & Jill Digby Props Shelagh Ryan Wardrobe Jean Walker Prompt Simon Lee Lights Steve Beeston Sound Betty Janes Production Secretary Pippa Morton Assistant Director |
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Claudia McKelvey
Chris Janes
Julia Ryan
Mark James
Shelagh Ryan
Jo Burnham
Graham Kilner
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This page last updated 5th February 2002 |