PROGRAMME DETAILS
by Nöel Coward
Written during the dark War years of 1941, Coward’s classic comedy of high spirits, glorious satire and sophisticated banter is one of his best-loved plays. When an eccentric medium inadvertently conjures up the ghostly first wife of happily married novelist Charles, all hell breaks loose as the dearly departed discovers a lingering affection for her widower and an acute dislike for her replacement. Moments of high farce fuse with Coward’s trademark wit in a play of sparkling wit and deliciously droll humour.
Cast:
Charles.................Risteárd Cooper
Mrs. Bradman......Lynn Cahill
Madame Arcati.....Susan Fitzgerald
Dr. Bradman.........Michael James Ford
Ruth.......................Justine Mitchell
Edith.......................Sinéad Murphy
Elvira......................Fiona O'Shaughnessy
an evening of pure pleasure…prolonged outright laughter is guaranteed The Sunday Business Post
one of Coward’s most enduring comedies…delightful Sunday Independent
Noël Coward’s witty and stylish comedy…the Gate at its best… Irish Times
Director Alan Stanford
Set Designer Bruno Schwengl
Costume Designer Bruno Schwengl
Lighting Designer Rupert Murray
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