What The Butler Saw - Vaudeville Theatre
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2013-06-19
When psychoanalyst Dr
Prentice instructs his new secretary to undress, little does he expect to be
interrupted by his wife, her blackmailing lover, a meddling government
inspector and an inquisitive policeman. But hiding a naked woman is the least
of h...
When psychoanalyst Dr
Prentice instructs his new secretary to undress, little does he expect to be
interrupted by his wife, her blackmailing lover, a meddling government
inspector and an inquisitive policeman. But hiding a naked woman is the least
of his worries, as libidos run riot, identities are swapped and social decorum
is buried. Madness and mayhem mock morality, and laughter reigns supreme.
Show Details
| Running dates | from May 4 2012 to Aug 25 2012 |
| Theatre | Vaudeville Theatre |
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| My Rating | Review This Show |
| Cheapest ticket | £15 |
| Most expensive ticket | £50 |
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Overview, Cast and Creatives
| Genre | Comedy | |
| Synopsis | ||
When psychoanalyst Dr Prentice instructs his new secretary to undress, little does he expect to be interrupted by his wife, her blackmailing lover, a meddling government inspector and an inquisitive policeman. But hiding a naked woman is the least of his worries, as libidos run riot, identities are swapped and social decorum is buried. Madness and mayhem mock morality, and laughter reigns supreme. |
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| Author | Joe Orton | |
| Director | Sean Foley | |
| Featured Actors/Actresses | Omid Djalili | |
| Tim McInnerny | ||
| Samantha Bond | ||
| Georgia Moffett | ||
| Jason Thorpe | ||
| Nick Hendrix | ||
| Set Designer | Alice Power | |
| Lighting Designer | Johanna Town | |
| Sound | Ben & Max Ringham | |
| Music | Ben & Max Ringham | |