The Village Fête (1991)

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Peter Tinniswood
Yes

Stephen Joseph Theatre In The Round
Main house (Round)
Round

5 June 1991
11 June 1991
6 July 1991
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Music:
Alan Ayckbourn
Jackie Staines
Juliet Nichols
John Pattison
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Character
Nancy
Father
Rosie
William
Winston Hayballs
Mrs Godwin
Stanley
Janet
Jane Eliot-Webb
Erica Jane Fletcher
Kevin Riley

Actor
Elizabeth Rider
Peter Laird
Rebecca Lacey
James Simmons
Crispin Letts
Susan Denaker
Peter Bourke
Anna Keaveney

Why is this play significant?

The world premiere of an acclaimed adaptation of Peter Tinniswood's popular BBC radio series, adapted by the author.

Notes

○ The Village Fête is a loose adaptation of the radio play of the same name by Peter Tinniswood. It features the same plot and characters, but was significantly altered by the writer for the stage version.
All research for this page by Simon Murgatroyd.