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The Art of Success
The life, scabrous times and scatalogical imagination of the newly wed 18th-century artist and engraver
William Hogarth , as he mingles with playwrights, prostitutes, powerful politicians and a condemned murderess.
First presented by the RSC in 1986 - winner of the John Whiting Award . Written by Nick Dear.
Director Richard Wortley

Contributors

Unknown:
William Hogarth
Unknown:
John Whiting Award
Written By:
Nick Dear.
Director:
Richard Wortley
William Hogarth:
Michael Kitchen
Jane Hogarth:
Robin Weaver
Harry Fielding:
Linus Roache
Frank:
Brett Usher
Gaoler:
Brett Usher
Oliver:
Simon Russell Beale
Mrs Needham:
Irene Sutcliffe
Louisa:
Sally Dexter
Sarah Sprackling:
Penny Downie
Sir Robert Walpole:
Ronald Herdman
Queen Caroline:
Ann Windsor
Drummer girl:
Jane Whittenshaw
Source: Radio Times

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