Ian McKellen Stage

L to R: Allan Jeayes, John Scarborough, Bridget Turner, Ian McKellen, Sheila Keith, Ronald Magill. <BR><BR><em>The regular company was joined by Allan Jeayes (Walter, the waiter), a distinguished veteran from Alexander Korda's romantic British films. Being nearly 80, he had trouble remembering his lines, although in this scene he singlehandedly served a four-course meal in under 15 minutes! </em>

Cast

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BLACK COFFEE

YOU NEVER CAN TELL

Written by Bernard Shaw

Directed by David Forder

Ian McKellen in the role of Philip Clandon

Belgrade Theatre, Coventry

9 October 1961 - 15 October 1961

CAST

Dolly Clandon

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 Bridget Turner

Mr Valentine

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Peter French

The Parlourmaid

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Penelope Verney

Philip Clandon

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 Ian McKellen

Mrs Clandon

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 Sheila Keith

Gloria Clandon

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 Georgine Anderson

Fergus Crampton

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Ronald Magill

Finch M'Comas

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 John Scarborough

The Waiter

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 Allan Jeayes

The Underwaiter

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 Jeffrey Sluggett

Mr Bohun, Q.C.

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 Derek Newark