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