Walter Plinge

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This article is about the pseudonym; for the Discworld character see Minor Discworld characters#Walter Plinge

Walter Plinge is a pseudonym, traditionally used in London theatres. He is also a character from Terry Pratchett's Discworld novels.

[edit] Theatrical pseudonym

The name Walter Plinge is used in London theatre when a part has not been cast, an actor is playing two parts or an actor does not want his or her name in the programme. Plinge was supposedly a real London pub owner, honoured by a group of actors with the borrowing of his name.

The name has also been used occasionally in American theatre, as has the more popular George Spelvin. Similar pseudonyms are David Agnew at the BBC and Alan Smithee in Hollywood.

[edit] Related pseudonyms

• Alan Smithee
• George Spelvin
• David Agnew

[edit] External links

• Walter Plinge at the Internet Broadway Database