The Card 1973

19 Sept

The Card

Queen’s Theatre, London 1973

The Card is a musical produced by Cameron Mackintosh, written by Keith Waterhouse and Willis Hall with music and lyrics by Tony Hatch and Jackie Trent. Based on Arnold Bennett's 1911 comedic novel of the same name, it starred Jim Dale as Denry Machin and told the story of his rise from washerwoman's son to Mayor of Bursley through initiative, guile, and luck.

Cast included: Jim Dale, Millicent Martin, Joan Hickson, Marti Webb, Eleanor Bron and Dinah Sheridan.

Director: Val May

Choreographer: Gillian Lynne