The Card (1994)
Book by Keith Waterhouse and Willis Hall
Adapted from the novel by Arnold Bennett
Music by Tony Hatch Lyrics by Anthony Drewe
Original Lyrics by Tony Hatch and Jackie Trent
Presented by arrangement with Cameron Mackintosh Ltd
The 1994 revival of The Card was directed by then Artistic Director Ian Talbot, and starred Peter Duncan, Jessica Martin, Hayley Mills, and Jenna Russell. This version was extensively re-worked by the original authors with lyricist Anthony Drew. Amendments were made to the libretto, existing songs were re-written and others dropped and new ones introduced. The production was nominated for both Best Musical Revival and Best Actor in a Musical, for Peter Duncan, at the 1995 Olivier Awards.
The cast
Richard Addison
Shillitoe
Carl Antony
Fearns
Cameron Blakely
Parsloe
Jonathan Broxholme
Jock
Jacqui Cryer
Secretary
Oliver Darley
Vicar
Peter Duncan
Denry Machin
Caroline Fitzgerald
Kitchen Maid
Kenneth Gilbert
Calvert
Dominic Gray
Etches
Julie Jupp
Mrs Codelyn
Jane Lowe
Mrs Machin
Jessica Martin
Ruth
Hayley Mills
Countess of Chell
Lewis Rae
Paper Boy/Page Boy
Jenna Russell
Nellie
Angela Sims
Widow Hullins
John Turner
Duncalf
Creative team
Programmes and Marketing
Costumes
Rehearsals
Reviews
Independent
"With its agreeable cast, and the endearing constants of the Open Air Theatre...it makes pleasantly genteel entertainment for a summer evening."
Awards
Best Musical Revival
Olivier Award: Nominated
Best Actor in a Musical
Olivier Award: Nominated