An Ideal Husband

An Ideal Husband By Oscar Wilde Directed by Timothy Bennett Season: 29th October - 10th December 2011 Preview night 28th October Friday and Saturday nights at 8pm Sunday matinée at 4.30pm An Ideal Husband is a clever blend of comedy and drama superbly crafted with Oscar Wilde's customary flair and sharp, satirical and timeless wit. A successful politician's career, honour and marriage are threatened when he is confronted with blackmail over a past misdeed. Wilde quickly establishes an intriguing plot and with an array of colourful characters and sparkling dialogue the story flows at a brisk pace. Wilde's observations on power, morals, human frailities, marriage, politics and honour are still fresh today. His polished writing and sparkling repartee have lost none of their appeal and guarantee an evening of satisfying and entertaining theatre. The costumes for the production will be designed by Peter Henson and will ensure that Wilde's wit is matched with a handsome and stylish recreation of the period. Production: Director: Timothy Bennett Assistant Director: Lilianna Komljenovic Set Design: Owen Gimblett Costume Design: Peter Henson Lighting Design: Mark Banks Sound Design: Tom Massey Production Manager: Roger Gimblett Cast: Sir Robert Chiltern: Andrew O'Connell Lady Gertrude Chiltern: Faran Martin Lord Arthur Goring: John Willis-Richards Mrs Laura Cheveley: Melanie Robinson Lord Caversham: Gary Woods Miss Mabel Chiltern: Jodie Lee Behrendorff Lady Markby: Sandra Bass Lady Olivia Basildon: Lyndal Judges Mrs Margaret Marchmont: Georgina Lloyd Vicomte De Nanjac: Christophe Truschel Mr Montford: Jason Thorne Duchess of Maryborough: Joyce Birch Phipps: Jareth Norman Mason: Simon Frame