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The Magnetic Lady by BEN JONSON (1572-1637) adapted by PETER BARNES The magnetic Lady
Loadstone, a bountiful housekeeper and virtuous widow, has a young niece ripe for marriage. What follows is a mad whirligig of a comedy in which various suitors pursue the niece, who turns out to be penniless and pregnant.
Music improvised and played by STEPHEN DEUTSCH
Directed by IAN COTTERELL (R)

Contributors

Unknown:
Ben Jonson
Adapted By:
Peter Barnes
Played By:
Stephen Deutsch
Directed By:
Ian Cotterell
John Trygust:
Andrew Branch
Probee:
Peter Howell
Damplay:
Edward de Souza
Compass:
Dinsdale Landen
Capt Ironside:
Richard Durden
Lady Loadstone:
Rachel Gurney
Parson Palate:
Timothy Bateson
Dr Rut:
Peter Woodthorpe
Mistress Polish:
Dilys Laye
Sir Diaphanous Silkworm:
John Moffatt
Practice:
Peter Eyre
Sir Moth Interest:
Peter Bayuss
Bias:
Tim Reynolds
Pleasance:
Tina Marian
Placentia:
Karen Ascoe
Keep:
Elizabeth Spriggs
Needle:
Steven Harrold
Timothy Item:
Jonathan Tafler
Chair:
Sheila Grant
Source: Radio Times

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