Comic Potential (1998)

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Alan Ayckbourn
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Stephen Joseph Theatre
The Round
Round

29 May 1998
4 June 1998
27 June 1998
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Alan Ayckbourn
Roger Glossop
Kath Geraghty
Christine Wall
John Pattison
Sheila Carter
Wolf Christian

Helen Reynolds
Fleur Linden Beeley
Annabel Bolton
Character
Doctor
Mother
Young Man
Prim Spring
Chandler Tate
Trudi Floote
Carla Pepperbloom
Adam Trainsmith
Jacie Triplethree
Farmer
Farmer's Wife
Lester Trainsmith
Marmion
Desk Clerk
Man in Dress Shop
Woman in Dress Shop
Dress Shop Assistant
First Waiter
Second Waiter
Prostitute
Turkey
Technician
Actor
James Hornsby
Helen Pearson
Bill Champion
Jennifer Luckraft
Keith Bartlett
Pippa Hinchley
Jacqueline King
Nicholas Haverson
Janie Dee
James Hornsby
Helen Pearson
John Branwell
Bill Champion
John Branwell
James Hornsby
Pippa Hinchley
Helen Pearson
John Branwell
Bill Champion
Helen Pearson
James Hornsby
Bill Champion

Why is this play significant?

An acclaimed and award-winning play which would go on to success in both the West End and in New York. Its star, Janie Dee, would star in the world, West End and New York premieres and would win a clutch of major award for her role as the android Jacie Triplethree. Also part of the 10X10 season featuring 10 actors in 10 world or UK premieres.

Notes

○ Comic Potential was part of the 10x10 season presented at the Stephen Joseph Theatre during the summer of 1998. It featured 10 plays receiving either their world or British premieres in repertory performed by a company of 10 actors.

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All research for this page by Simon Murgatroyd.