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The Business of Good Government

by John Arden
12 Dec 1978 – 17 Dec 1978
The play shows a small kingdom under pressure from the Empire of Rome and Persia. Its well-meaning leader is overtaken by 'events beyond his control.' But then, even the wise men are puzzled...

Cast

AngelJeanette Leigh
HerodKeith Harrison
SecretaryJohn Dawson
Wise menNick Round-Turner
Wise menMalcolm McLean
Wise menColin Cheyne
ShepherdsAdam Butler
ShepherdsJohn Reid
ShepherdsStan Forbes
MaryAnna Mathieson
JosephBruce McMillan
InnkeeperHonor McKellar
MidwifeScilla Askew
Farm-girlMargaret Seeman

Direction & Production

ProducerJane Oakshott
Musical DirectorHonor McKellar

Crew

Set Design & ConstructionFrank Grayson
CostumesRoehana Kerin
CostumesCarol Jarvis
Properties & PromptGay Insull
LightsPeter Jaquiery
LightsJocelyn Brown
SoundMartin Durrant
PublicityJean Dodd
PublicityAlister McDonald
Stage ManagerLeigh Cain
Descant composed byJohn Drummond
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