Keeler (play)
Keeler is a play written by Gill Adams, which has a plot regarding the Profumo affair and elements of its aftermath. The play is based on Christine Keeler's 2001 autobiography The Truth At Last: My Story, and is described as being produced with her 'sanction and involvement'.[1]
Plot
The plot covers the period from when Keeler was initially introduced by Stephen Ward to John Profumo, and ends soon after Ward's death from suicide.
Productions
The play was produced at the Richmond Theatre in 2011[2] and at the Charing Cross Theatre, London, in late 2013. The Charing Cross production ran until 14 December.[3]
Cast
| Character | 2011 Actor | 2013 Actor | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christine Keeler | Alice Coulthard | Sarah Armstrong | |
| Stephen Ward | Paul Nicholas | Paul Nicholas | Also director. |
| Lucky Gordon | Chucky Venn[4] | Marcus Adolphy | |
| Lady P/Swing | Carina Birrell | ||
| Eugene Ivanov | Alex Dower | ||
| John Profumo | Michael Good | ||
| Doris/Dance Captain | Hannah Jordan | ||
| Lord Tubs/Swing | Stephen Joseph | ||
| Mandy Rice-Davies | Stacey Leeson | ||
2013 Crew
| Post | Person | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Writer | Gill Adams | |
| Set Designer | Charlie Camms | |
| Lighting Designer | Mike Robertson | |
| Choreographer | Chris Hocking | |
| Fight Director | Andrei Zayats | |
| Costume Designer | Jonathan Lipman | |
| Sound Engineer | David Gates | |
| Production Manager | Andy George | |
Critical reception
The play has received mixed reviews. One,[5] described the play as a 'dud', but another [6] while pointing out that the factual accuracy of the play is uncertain (because 'We can't be sure what really happened'), said that if 'judged purely as drama...it works admirably.'
References
- ↑ "Keeler". Charing Cross Theatre. Archived from the original on 7 December 2013. Retrieved 3 December 2013.
- ↑ Colbert, Liz (September 23, 2011). "Theatre review: Christine Keeler story at Richmond Theatre". Archived from the original on 6 December 2013. Retrieved 3 December 2013.
- ↑ "CHARING CROSS THEATRE: KEELER". 'London Theatreland' Website. Retrieved 3 January 2014.
- ↑ Marlowe, Sam (21 September 2011). "Keeler at the Richmond Theatre". Retrieved 4 January 2014.
- ↑ Spencer, Charles (7 November 2013). "Keeler, Charing Cross Theatre, review". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 3 December 2013.
- ↑ Walker, Tim (10 November 2013). "Keeler, Charing Cross Theatre, review". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 3 December 2013.