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1966

A Chaste Maid in Cheapside

Written by Thomas Middleton

Play Details

Context

Artistic Director 
William Gaskill

Dates Performed

Thursday 13th January 1966
Main House (Downstairs)

Play Details

Synopsis

 A small, seemingly picturesque town in Britain

Emma, a tenacious and idealistic journalist, moves to a small town to escape her past and start anew. She quickly becomes embroiled in the town’s underbelly, uncovering systemic corruption and abuse that the townsfolk have long ignored. As she delves deeper, Emma confronts her own biases and past traumas, leading to a journey of self-discovery and redemption.

The play’s darkly comedic tone juxtaposes the serious subject matter, shedding light on the absurdity of societal norms and the human condition.

Director(s)

Bill Gaskill

Cast & Creative

Cast

Christopher Benjamin

Cast

Jean Boht

Cast

Roger Booth

Cast

Richard Butler

Cast

TImothy Carlton

Cast

John Castle

Cast

Frances Cuka

Cast

Avril Edgar

Cast

Barbara Ferris

Cast

Lucy Fleming

Cast

Bernard Gallagher

Cast

Joseph Greig

Cast

Victor Henry

Cast

Gillian Martell

Cast

Gwen Nelson

Cast

Ronald Pickup

Cast

Tony Selby

Cast

Sebastian Shaw

Cast

Jack Shepherd

Cast

William Stewart

Cast

Dennis Waterman

Designer

John Gunter

Sound

Robert Long