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comedy By RAY COONEY The Mill is delighted to present yet another wonderfully funny play from that master of farce – Ray Cooney - who has kept our audiences laughing for many a Christmas past. Dr David Mortimer is preparing to address a conference of neuro-surgeons with a speech certain to guarantee him a knighthood. In rushes a visitor. A nurse he had a fling with 18 years ago. Mortimer learns that as a result of their tryst she bore him a son. A son who is at this moment rampaging round the hospital searching for his wayward father! Attempting to cover up such a catastrophe on this important day sets the fibs fizzing. “If you’re going to tell a lie, tell a whopper,” yells Dr Mortimer as events begin to spin deliriously out of control. He enlists the help of hospital staff. In the ensuing chaos his best friend is passed off as the boy’s father! Fierce matron falls off the window ledge with a hypodermic needle in her rump! And several doctors end up in nurses’ uniform! There are more twists and turns in this outrageously funny farce than the Monaco Grand Prix. An evening of delicious and uproarious fun for all. By arrangement with Samuel French Ltd. By arrangement with Samuel French Ltd. The
action of the play takes place in the Doctors’ Common Room of ACT
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BELINDA
CARROLL (Rosemary Mortimore) Belinda is the 5th generation
of an acting family, whose grandparents ran and acted
in companies all round the country. In the West End she
has appeared with Donald Sinden in THERE’S A GIRL IN MY
SOUP; with Gladys Cooper in HIS HERS AND THEIRS; with Douglas
Fairbanks Jnr in THE PLEASURE OF HIS COMPANY; with David Jason
in NO SEX PLEASE WE’RE BRITISH; with Dorothy Tutin in
PETER PAN; with Gordon Jackson in CARDS ON THE TABLE, and John
Inman in CHARLEY’S AUNT. At the Royal Exchange Theatre,
Manchester she appeared in TIME AND THE CONWAYS, and at the
Theatre Royal Windsor in THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST; AN
IDEAL HUSBAND; DEAR OCTOPUS, HAPPIEST DAYS OF YOUR LIFE; DEAR
BRUTUS and THE HOLLOW. At the King’s Head she played
Peter Pan in THE PETER PAN MAN. She has toured extensively
in musicals including THE BOYFRIEND, SALAD DAYS, NO NO
NANETTE and WILDEST DREAMS and many pantomimes throughout the
country. On television Belinda has been in: TARTUFFE,
LOVEJOY, MALICE AFORETHOUGHT, A QUESTION OF GUILT, DUCHESS OF
DUKE ST, GASLIGHT THEATRE opposite Ronnie Barker, MURDER ROOMS,
WODEHOUSE PLAYHOUSE, CASUALTY and is currently featured
in Westlife’s new video ROSE. She starred in the
psychological drama film NO LONGER ALONE with James Fox.
At Sonning, her many appearances include TWO AND TWO MAKE SEX,
OUT OF ORDER, FUNNY MONEY, NOT NOW DARLING and STEPPING OUT. |
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| JACQUELINE
CLARKE (Matron) Jacquie was trained at RADA and spent her
early years in Repertory in Edinburgh, York and Leatherhead, from
which THE BOY FRIEND transferred to the Comedy Theatre and was
to be the first of many long runs in the West End, including WOMAN
IN MIND at the Vaudeville, RUN FOR YOUR WIFE at the Criterion,
Whitehall and the Aldwych, OUT OF ORDER at the Shaftesbury, IT
RUNS IN THE FAMILY at the Playhouse and DON'T DRESS FOR DINNER
at the Duchess. Jacquie toured for a year in the musical OLIVER
for Cameron Mackintosh, followed by a tour of the Far East in
the play HARVEY. In the last few years Jacquie has been in national
touring productions of THE SHELL SEEKERS with Stephanie Cole,
the musical of THE FULL MONTY, and most recently in MARRYING THE
MISTRESS. Jacquie spent ten years on television as the character
lady in DAVE ALLEN AT LARGE for the BBC and she has appeared as
David Jason's wife for four series in A SHARP INTAKE OF BREATH
for ATV. Numerous television credits continued in light entertainment
and radio. She has recently played roles in HEARTBEAT, THE BILL,
DOCTORS, MURDER IN MIND, LAST OF THE SUMMER WINE and MOST MYSTERIOUS
MURDERS. |
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MICHAEL COCHRANE (Dr David Mortimore) TV: WARSHIP, WINGS,
THE PALLISERS, LOVE IN A COLD CLIMATE, KINGS ROYAL, FORTUNES OF
WAR, THE DETECTIVE, CHELWORTH, MASTER OF INNOCENCE, THE TWO RONNIES,
SHELLEY, DEAR JOHN, JUST HIS LUCK, PERFECT WORLD, SPOOKS, JONATHAN
CREEK, ETERNAL TRIANGLE, REVERSALS, THE CITADEL, ROSEMARY AND
THYME, THE FALKLANDS PLAY, THE CRY, THE SWALLOW, A TOUCH OF FROST,
LEE EVANS, MICAWBER, THE INNOCENT, FISH, LONGITUDE, NANCHERROW,
BIG BAD WORLD, THE AMBASSADOR, THE UNIVITED, WYCLIFFE, HEARTBEAT,
BECK, RUTH RENDELL MYSTERIES, THE CHIEF, THE BROKER'S MAN, PIE
IN THE SKY, TAGGART, KEEPING UP APPEARANCES, A DANGEROUS MAN,
MURDER OF QUALITY, NO JOB FOR A LADY, DARLING BUDS OF MAY, INNOCENTS,
KEN TYNAN, DAVID KELLY, MONARCH OF THE GLEN, DOCTORS, CHARLES
BRAVO, HOLBY CITY, MURPHY'S LAW, THE BRIEF, H G WELLS, WIRE IN
THE BLOOD, THE WORST CHRISTMAS OF MY LIFE, SUEZ and General Simmerson
in SHARPE. FILM: A DIFFERENT LOYALTY, RETURN OF THE SOLDIER, INCOGNITO,
THE SAINT, ESCAPE TO VICTORY, THE FAR FAVILIONS, HENKER. THEATRE:
London: 13 de L'AMOUR, THE MERCHANT OF VENICE, NOISES OFF, MARRIED
LOVE, OVER THE MOON, COLOUR OF JUSTICE, NUREMBERG, THE DANCE OF
DEATH, LADY WINDEMERES FAN, THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, THE
ASPERN PAPERS, CROWN MATRIMONIAL, PRIDE AND PREDJUDICE, ON APPROVAL,
GLYN AND IT, BLOODY SUNDAY, GUANTANAMO. Sonning: FUNNY MONEY.
RADIO: Over 1000 broadcasts, and recently DR WHO. Michael Plays
Oliver Sterling in THE ARCHERS. |
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RICHARD DERRINGTON (Dr Hubert Bonney) At Sonning he played
Richard Willey in OUT OF ORDER directed by Ron Aldridge. Elsewhere
Richard has worked as an actor with the RSC, National Theatre
and Old Vic Companies, and in many regional theatres. Last autumn
he played Prospero in THE TEMPEST directed by Alison Kingsley.
He has been a longstanding and frequently returning member of
Alan Ayckbourn's company in Scarborough where he has appeared
not just in Ayckbourn but in Pinter, Chekhov and Ibsen. He has
directed HAMLET in the USA and VILLAGE WOOING in the UK. In 2005
he adapted and directed MOBY DICK for Ayckbourn's Company and
this summer returned to Scarborough to direct the world premier
of ABSOLUTELY FRANK a new play by Tim Firth, the writer of NEVILLE'S
ISLAND, CALENDAR GIRLS and KINKY BOOTS. He has recently returned
from the South of France where he directed PRIVATE LIVES for Limelight
Theatre. Richard has appeared many times on TV and in over 200
radio drama productions and audio books. He performed his one-man
show TAYLOR'S TICKLER over 500 times worldwide and he also adapted
it for BBC Radio 4. He wrote and plays MY KINGDOM FOR A HORSE?
and he wrote THE CAMPDEN WONDER as Radio 4 afternoon play. |
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ABI HARRIS (Jane Tate) Abi is delighted to be back for
her fourth visit to Sonning. Previously, she appeared as Teri
Coleman in THE FACE OF FEAR, Nurse Gladys Foster in OUT OF ORDER
and last Christmas as Miss Tipdale in NOT NOW DARLING. Other theatre
credits include Nana in NANA (Lyric, Hammersmith), The Dream Woman
in THE LAST DREAM (Sherman Theatre, Cardiff), Louise in AFTER
THE END (Soho Theatre), Janice in THE FINISHING SCHOOL (Nuffield,
Southampton) and Polly Garter, Mae Rose Cottage and Mrs. Beynon
in UNDER MILK WOOD (O.S.O., Barnes) and u/s Eileen in OVER THE
MOON (Bath, Guildford and The Old Vic). Her television credits
include Trish in BLESSED, Ellen in BOTTLED UP and once again The
Dream Woman THE LAST DREAM. She also appears in the films GOING
OUT OF MY HEAD and WHAT DO YOU SEE? Abi directed ASHA'S STORY
for Asian Arts Access and has worked prolifically as a director
in schools. She is currently training for her fourth London Marathon,
which she is running in aid of The Actors' Charitable Trust. |
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| DAMIAN
HUNT (Leslie) Damian began following in his mother's footsteps
at the age of two appearing in his first commercial. (his mother
being Jan Hunt). Still at the tender age of two, the impresario
Ian Liston gave him his first opportunity to appear on the 'big
stage'as the youngest member of the HISS AND BOO MUSIC HALL COMPANY
at the New Theatre, Hull. Damian walked to centre stage took a
bow and walked off to tremendous applause. His mind was made up!
A career in showbiz was for him, thanks to Ian and Damian is delighted
to still be part of Ian's most successful company. He made the
right choice because he soon acquired a top agent and went on
to appear in many more commercials. A season at the Barbican Theatre
with Charles Dance in CORIALANUS followed then with Trevor Eve
in A WINTER'S TALE at the Young Vic and RICHARD THE THIRD at the
Regents Park Theatre under the direction of Brian Cox. He then
moved into the more commercial side of theatre and appeared in
THE REAL MONTY and his mother's show THE MAGNIFICENT MUSIC HALL
they also appear together in her children's show THE TEDDY BEARS'
PICNIC. His television credits include, NOT A PENNY MORE, NOT
A PENNY LESS, HARD TIMES, THE PAUL MERTON SHOW, JOSIE, ABSOLUTELY
FABULOUS, THE BILL, SONNY'S EARS, MY HERO and more recently, WAKING
THE DEAD and NEW TRICKS for the BBC. His films include JUST LIKE
A WOMAN with Julie Walters and his first feature film EARTHQUAKE
was released earlier this year. Damian has also been learning
the skills of close up magic from the great MARVIN and is now
enjoying presenting his act for corporate shows , weddings and
many other social occasions. Damian is delighted to have the opportunity
of both appearing at The Mill at Sonning and being part of this
Ray Cooney farce. |
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PATRICK
LENNOX (Dr Mike Connolly) Patrick trained at Webber Douglas
Academy of Dramatic Art. Theatre credits include: A MIDSUMMER
NIGHT'S DREAM (Shakespeare's Globe Theatre), THE MONKEY BUTLERS
SKETCH SHOW (Edinburgh Festival), DON'T JUST LIE THERE, SAY SOMETHING,
ONE FOR THE POT and very recently PERFECT WEDDING (The Mill at
Sonning Theatre), EMMA (Olympia Theatre, Dublin), EPITAPH FOR
THE WHALES (Gate Theatre), TRANSLATIONS, DESERT LULLABY and PYGMALION
(Belfast Lyric), LANGUAGE ROULETTE (Tinderbox Theatre). Film/Television
credits: JOLLY BOYS LAST STAND, HOLBY CITY, DOCTORS and SMALL
POTATOES. |
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DARREN MACHIN (Police Sergeant) Darren trained at the Webber
Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art. He has made three previous appearances
at Sonning in YOU'RE ONLY YOUNG TWICE, WORM'S EYE VIEW and OUT
OF ORDER and he is delighted to be back. He was directed by Ray
Cooney in the West End production of RUN FOR YOUR WIFE and then
toured it to the Far East for Derek Nimmo. He has enjoyed seasons
at Pitlochry, Keswick, Westcliff, Basingstoke and Ipswich. Plays
include WHILE THE SUN SHINES, WAIT UNTIL DARK, STRAIGHT AND NARROW,
PRIVATES ON PARADE, WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION, GIRLS' NIGHT
OUT, SLY FOX, LADY WINDERMERE'S FAN and A CHORUS OF DISAPPROVAL.
He appeared in KNOCK DOWN GINGER at the Croydon Warehouse and
he played Burt Reynolds in the No 1 tour of STAND BY YOUR MAN.
Film credits include LOVE ME DO and ACCIDENT for Breakthru' Films.
Television credits include episodes of THE BILL, EMMERDALE, FAMILY
AFFAIRS, FAITH, ZEEBRUGGE, CRIMEWATCH UK, HALE & PACE and
HOLLYOAKS. |
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PATRICK
MONCKTON (Bill) This is Patrick's 6th visit to Sonning having
appeared in NOT NOW DARLING, OUT OF ORDER, SEE HOW THEY RUN, CALIFORNIA
SUITE and MOVE OVER MRS MARKHAM. Recent theatre work HENRY IV
at Bristol Old Viv. His wide-ranging theatre credits include Sir
Peter Hall's LYSISTRATA in the West End and in Athens: Martini
in a national tour of ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST: BREEZEBLOCK
PARK, ONE FOR THE ROAD at Windsor: DON JUAN, FLIGHT and CAN'T
PAY? WON'T PAY! At Bristol: BEDROOM FARCE, SHE STOOPS TO CONQUER,
FUNNY PECULIAR. His work at the National Theatre includes HAMLET,
TROILUS AND CRESSIDA, PLUNDER and TAMBURLAINE. Patrick's many
television credits include DINOTOPIA, TOUCHING EVIL, CORONATION
STREET, HEAD OVER HEELS, POIROT, THE BILL, MINDER, and BRIDESHEAD
REVISITED, all for various ITV companies, and, for the BBC, EASTENDERS,
THE BRITTAS EMPIRE, AN ACTOR'S LIFE FOR ME, MOON AND SON, BERGERAC,
SHADOW OF THE NOOSE, LICKING HITLER, THE SECRET SERVANT and PROFESSIONAL
FOUL. He works regularly on television in America, with guest
roles in several episodes of DRACULA - THE SERIES, THE RETURN
OF SAM McCLOUD, SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE LEADING LADY, RIVIERA,
YOUNG INDIANA JONES and he played Doctor Watson in the recent
remake of ALFRED HITCHCOCK PRESENTS - MY DEAR WATSON. Patrick's
films include WHATEVER HAPPENED TO HAROLD SMITH?, THE BORROWERS,
THE FIRST KANGAROOS, ROBINSON CRUSOE and HANNA'S WAR. He has just
been in BLEAK HOUSE and a recent film KEEPING MUM. |
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| DENNIS
RAMSDEN (Sir Willoughby Drake) A lifetime association with
comedy productions started when Dennis joined the Dundee Repertory
Company in 1946 after served in the Royal Air Force throughout
the war years. Two years later he was appearing in the West End
in some of the successful comedies of the time including THE HAPPIEST
DAYS OF YOUR LIFE at the Apollo Theatre with the wonderfully funny
Margaret Rutherford and with John Gielgud in THE RETURN OF THE
PRODIGAL at the Queen's theatre. Later, he joined the Brian Rix
Theatre of Laughter Company at the White Theatre where he created
many comedy characters in the Rix Repertoire. As a Director in
the 'boom' days of the sixties he pulled off a theatrical hat-trick
when three of his productions were running simultaneously in the
West End. At the same time was appearing at a fourth theatre under
the Rix banner. He then appeared with Kenneth More in SIGNS OF
THE TIMES at the Vaudeville Theatre where he later directed the
successful farce by John Chapman and Dave Freeman KEY FOR TWO.
His many television appearances include TO THE MANOR BORN in which
he played the family solicitor in several episodes and other popular
shows include ONLY FOOLS AND HORSES, IT AIN'T HALF HOT, MUM, HI-DE-HI
and several occasions with THE TWO RONNIES. This is the third
time he has been persuaded by Sally Hughes to come out of retirement.
Three years ago it was as The Bishop of Lax in POOLS PARADISE,
last year as Mr Fowler in SEPARATE TABLES and now he is so pleased
to be back at The Mill with his wife - Christine Russell who is
playing Mother in IT RUNS IN THE FAMILY. |
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CHRISTINE RUSSELL (Mother) Christine Russell started her career in repertory at Amersham in 1943. Her West End engagements began at the St James's theatre shortly after in FLY AWAY, PETER. Further repertory work included through the years at Ipswich, Dundee, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Bath. She also appeared in three productions at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford. They were MOVE OVER MRS MARKHAM, PYGMALION and LADY WINDERMERE'S FAN. This last production directed by Val May visited Ireland and Canada following a National tour of England. During this time she returned to the West End at the Whitehall Theatre in the famous Brian Rix productions of SIMPLE SPYMEN and ONE FOR THE POT by Ray Cooney in which she played Aunt Amy. A tour of England and South Africa with Andrew Cruikshank in LLOYD GEORGE KNEW MY FATHER by William Douglas Home was preceded by several television appearances including an adaptation of Noel Coward's THE KINDNESS OF MRS RATCLIFFE with Patricia Routlidge. Then followed a tour of Coward's THIS HAPPY BREED with Richard Todd and her last appearances in the West End were in two Ray Cooney plays - HER ROYAL HIGHNESS at the Palace Theatre and IT RUNS IN THE FAMILY at the Playhouse. Christine appeared with her husband Dennis Ramsden in SEPARATE TABLES at The Mill last year and is pleased to be appearing with him again in IT RUNS IN THE FAMILY. |
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RON ALDRIDGE (Director) His career as director/writer/actor
has spanned over 28 years. He has directed in repertory, at the
Edinburgh Festival, on numerous touring productions, and extensively
on the London Fringe. He was assistant director to Ray Cooney
on the West End production of FUNNY MONEY at the Playhouse Theatre
and also directed the play in Israel,…… in Hebrew.
He also directed the UK national tour and most recently the summer
season at Eastbourne. His play HOVERING was nominated for an award
at the '94 Edinburgh Festival, and he has had numerous plays produced
in repertory and on the London Fringe. His comedy YOU'RE ONLY
YOUNG TWICE was recently published by Josef Weinberger Limited.
As an actor he has worked in repertory, on numerous touring productions
and in the West End. He starred in the lead role of James Leeds
in the award-winning CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD at the Albery Theatre
followed by a long and successful national tour. Other West End
appearances include: THE VOLUNTEER at the Riverside, RUN FOR YOUR
WIFE at the Criterion, FUNNY MONEY at the Playhouse, and THE ODD
COUPLE at the Haymarket. TV appearances include: LONDON'S BURNING,
FOOL'S GOLD, THE KNOCK, 2.4 CHILDREN, THE BILL, NELSON'S COLUMN,
EASTENDERS, and Bronco in ONLY FOOLS AND HORSES. Ron very recently
directed PERFECT WEDDING, NOT NOW DARLING, TWO AND TWO MAKE SEX,
OUT OF ORDER, FUNNY MONEY, THERE GOES THE BRIDE directed and acted
in YOU'RE ONLY YOUNG TWICE and IT'S NEVER TOO LATE at The Mill
and is delighted to be invited back. Ron recently directed two
plays for the English Speaking Theatre in Vienna -LOVE'S A LUXURY
and Noel Coward's FALLEN ANGELS. |
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JACQUELINE
HUTSON (Set Designer) Jacqueline Hutson trained in Theatre
Design at Wimbledon School of Art. Previous designs for The Mill
include:, THE RAINMAKER, THE MAINTENANCE MAN, THE LITTLE HUT,
PASTIMES, THE BUSINESS OF MURDER, KISS MY AUNT, NOEL & GERTIE,
BORN YESTERDAY, LOVE'S A LUXURY, LEND ME A TENOR, THE WAITING
GAME, DON'T ROCK THE BOAT, DEAD GUILTY, WORM'S EYE VIEW, LAURA,
A BEDFULL OF FOREIGNERS, SAY WHO YOU ARE, LAYING THE GHOST, THE
PLEASURE OF HIS COMPANY, ONE FOR THE POT, THE PERFECT PENSION
PLAN, KISS OF DEATH , DON'T DRESS FOR DINNER, WIFE BEGINS AT FORTY,
DON'T JUST LIE THERE, SAY SOMETHING!, MAKE ME A MATCH, A SLIGHT
HANGOVER, ALL FOR MARY, MOVE OVER MARKHAM, INSIDE JOB, BOYS WILL
BE BOYS, THE FACE OF FEAR, STEPPING OUT and recently, STRICTLY
MURDER. |
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JANE KIDD (Costume Designer) Jane who is our Resident Costume
Designer, trained in Fashion Design at Berkshire College of Art.
She freelanced in knitwear and dress design for five years before
joining The Mill as Wardrobe Mistress, and enjoys a variety of
making both period and modern costumes of which she has made many
whilst at The Mill. Some of Jane's recent costume designs include,
STEPPING OUT, THERE GOES THE BRIDE, I REMEMBER YOU, MURDER BY
MISADVENTURE, OUT OF ORDER, ABSENT FRIENDS, IT'S NEVER TOO LATE,
A TOUCH OF SPRING, SHADY BUSINESS, CAUGHT IN THE NET, TWO AND
TWO MAKE SEX, SEPARATE TABLES, INTIMATE EXCHANGES, NOT NOW DARLING,
THE MAINTENANCE MAN, STRICTLY MURDER, ALONE TOGETHER AGAIN, STARRY,
STARRY NIGHT, TIME OF MY LIFE, PERFECT WEDDING, FRENCH WITHOUT
TEARS and TIME TO KILL. |
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JANET A CANTRILL (Lighting Designer) Since graduating from
Rose Bruford, Janet has worked with a variety of touring companies,
such as Shared Experience, Monstrous Regiment and Gay Sweatshop
as Stage Manager. She has worked most recently at East 15 Acting
School as Lighting Technician/Tutor and at Webber Douglas Academy
as Production Manager. As a technician Janet worked at the Bloomsbury
Theatre and the Tom Allen Centre, Stratford and The Drill Hall
where she was Sound Engineer on the Ukelele Orchestra of Great
Britain Concert Season. As a Lighting Designer Janet has lit shows
for Webber Douglas, East 15, Bedfordshire Youth Opera and South
West Youth Theatre and has also worked rigging Christmas decorations
for James Glancy Design. |
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SALLY HUGHES (Artistic Director) Sally spent her early
years in Venezuela and Argentina and after finishing her education
in England, she then trained for the stage as an actress at The
Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art. On graduating she was
given her first engagement by John Fernald who directed her in
COMING OF AGE. Then followed ARE YOU NOW OR HAVE YOU EVER BEEN
at The Bush and CATCHPENNY TWIST at The King's Head Theatre. In
1984 Sally took over the post of Artistic Director of The Mill
At Sonning from Peter Egan and has directed and appeared in many
of its productions, including DAMES AT SEA (an excerpt of which
was included in The Royal Gala Performance in the presence of
HRH The Prince of Wales), and most recently she appeared as Barbara
Smith in CAUGHT IN THE NET and Ginger Mercer in the musical TOO
MARVELOUS FOR WORDS. The most recent plays Sally has directed
at The Mill are A FOOT IN THE DOOR, POOLS PARADISE, THE FACE OF
FEAR, STEPPING OUT, A TOUCH OF SPRING, STRICTLY MURDER, ALONE
TOGETHER AGAIN and most recently FRENCH WITHOUT TEARS and TIME
TO KILL. Sally enjoys a career outside of The Mill and has played
leading parts in the BBC series LATE EXPECTATIONS and LAURA AND
DISORDER in which she played Wendy Craig's daughter-in-law. Other
TV appearances include: DON'T WAIT UP, KEEPING UP APPEARANCES,
BRUSHSTROKES & MULBERRY. Sally directed the National Tour
of PASTIMES, starring Rosemary Leach and William Gaunt and also
directed BAREFOOT IN THE PARK by Neil Simon at the Jermyn Street
Theatre in the West End. Sally also appeared in TOO MARVELOUS
FOR WORDS, at the King's Head, London. |
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RAY COONEY (Playwright) In addition to co-writing BANG BANG BEIRUT and ONE FOR THE POT with Tony Hilton, Ray Cooney has collaborated with John Chapman on the highly successful farces MOVE OVER MRS MARKHAM, NOT NOW DARLING, THERE GOES THE BRIDE and most recently CAUGHT IN THE NET,and on his own, he has written CHASE ME COMRADE, TWO INTO ONE, RUN FOR YOUR WIFE, IT RUNS IN THE FAMILY and most recently FUNNY MONEY. He founded the famous Theatre of Comedy in1983, subsequently becoming Artistic Director. During Ray's hectic theatrical career he has always found time to continue acting and played the last year of RUN FOR YOUR WIFE! in London before appearing in the New York production. Recently he played the lead in IT RUNS IN THE FAMILY and FUNNY MONEY. Ray has been married to Linda for over thirty five years and, apart from their son, Michael (author of CASH ON DELIVERY!) they have an elder son Danny who lives in Australia with his wife and two children. The sequel to RUN FOR YOUR WIFE, called CAUGHT IN THE NET recently had a successful run at the Vaudeville Theatre in the West End. Ray recently had the opening of his new farce which he wrote with his son Michael, TOM, DICK AND HARRY at the Duke of Yorks Theatre, London, as well as a try -out production of his new musical TIME'S UP at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford. |
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| Production: | |
| Production Manager | Joan Farnese |
| Stage Manager | James Neal |
| Chief Electrician | Janet A Cantrill |
| Master Carpenter | Ian Stroud |
| Wardrobe Mistress | Jane Kidd |
| Deputy Stage Managers | Jo Vimpany, Neil Webb |
| Assistant Stage Manager | Karen Brown |
| Technician | Ed Marshall |
| Scenic Artist | Tony Eden |
| Assistant Carpenter | Simon Graves |
| Wardrobe Assistant | Evelyn Fidler |
| Dressers | Ann
Baker, Lynn Hinton, Catherine Bristow, Terry Bartholomew, Xye Appleton |
| Theatre Production Photography | Norman Weston |
| Website Production | Chris Berry |