Mr H

About this recording

Mr H is a farce that was first performed at Drury Lane in 1806. The plot is slender and revolves around a single rather feeble joke, but the characters are skilfully drawn and the sharp observations of contemporary fashion do much to divert the listener from the weakness of the central theme. More a comedy of manners rather than a true farce, this short play is best enjoyed as a gentle romp through the eccentricities of the Regency period. (Summary by Algy Pug)

Cast

Mr H: Peter Bishop

Landlord Pry: Martin Geeson

Belvil: NCarrington

Melesinda: Elizabeth Klett

First Waiter: Ric F

Second Waiter: Phil Chenevert

Third Waiter: Algy Pug

Fourth Waiter: Elizabeth Klett

Fifth Waiter: Marty Kris

First Gentleman: Lars Rolander

Second Gentleman: Max Korlinge

First Footman: Brian Morgan

Second Footman/Gentleman: Algy Pug

First Lady: Carol Box

Second Lady: Sarah Crampton

Third Lady/Old Lady: Mil Nicholson

Fourth Lady: Malane

Fifth Lady: Amy Gramour

Sixth Lady: Martin Geeson

Susan: Goldfish

Maid: Beth Thomas

Narrator: Algy Pug

Audio editing: Phil Chenevert

• Comedy