An Inspector Calls
by J.B.Priestley. Performed 4th-9th February 2008.
Synopsis
An Inspector Calls, by J.B. Priestley, was written in 1945. It was first performed in Moscow in 1946, as no London theatres were available. It was then produced in London at the New Theatre on 1st October 1946. The play shows how people are inter-connected in the great drama of human existence. It refelcts Priestley's socialist views, outling the problems he saw with capitalism. The play advocates duty and individual conscience, and as such is not so much colletivist and individualist. The role of the Inspector - his nature, character and contribution to the drama - can be interpreted in many ways, which undoubtedly contributes to the play's continuing popularity.
It was a pleasure to welcome Jackie as a newcomer to our stage.
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Cast & Crew
| Cast | |
| Arthur Birling | Martin Jones |
| Gerald Croft | Gareth Woodhouse |
| Sheila Birling | Jenni Freeman |
| Sybil Birling | Gillian Thorp |
| Eric Birling | Gareth McMurdo |
| Inspector Goole | Lyndon Clark |
| Edna | Jackie Barnes |
| Producer | |
| Play produced by | Marjorie Meredith |
| Crew | |
| Set Design | Philip Lumsden |
| Set Construction | Mike Beal, Elizabeth Briggs, Tony Burdock, Frank Capener, Jan Fursier, Maurice Hayling, Aled Hughes, David Hyam, David Lumb, Gaynor Tinker |
| Costumes | Mary Hyam, Mary Turner |
| Wigs | Heather Hughes |
| Props | Jackie Barnes, Shirley Crowther |
| Lighting | John Barnes, Philip Lumsden |
| Sound | Shirley Crowther |
| Prompt | Leslie Crowther |
| Stage Manager | Gaynor Tinker |
| Front Of House | |
| FOH Managers | Frank Capener, Alma Conboy, Jan Fursier, David Morgan |
| FOH Duties | Society Members & Friends |
| Kitchen Supervisor | Sylvia Davies |
| Floral Decor | Sylvia Davies |
| Other | |
| Advertising Space | Nationwide Building Society |
| Ticket Sales Venue | Oriel Davies Gallery |
| Publicity | Lesley Crowther |
Publicity Photos
At Dinner - Mrs Birling, Gerald Croft, Sheila Birling, Mr Birling and Eric Birling.
The Inspector being shown in by Edna, the maid.