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The Way of the World

By William Congreve

RSC

Production Information

Aldwych Theatre, London, 24th January 1978


Fainall
John Woodvine
Mirabell
Michael Pennington
Witwoud
Nickolas Grace
Petulant
Roger Rees
Sir Wilfull Witwoud
Bob Peck
Waitwell
David Lyon
Coachman
Kim Begley
Messenger from Sir Wilful
Christopher Whitehouse
John the Footman
Kim Begley
Lady Wishfort
Beryl Reid
Mrs Millamant
Judi Dench
Mrs Marwood
Marjorie Bland
Mrs Fainall
Carmen Du Sautoy
Foible
Eliza Ward
Mincing
Avril Carson
Peg
Bobbie Brown
Betty
Ruby Wax
Director
John Barton
Designer
Marja Bjornson
Music
Guy Woolfenden
Way of the Actor, The Guardian 27th January 1978
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…Michael Pennington, a quieter Mirabell than usual and all the better for it, is a perfect partner.

-The Lady

The strength of this production is in the partnership of Judi Dench and Michael Pennington The famous scene, where…they bargain over the conditions of marriage, is spellbinding.

-Yorkshire Post

…These two performances are among the best I’ve seen in this theatre: a tour de force…

-Sunday Times

…eloquently quiet Mirabell, his best work for the RSC..

-Birmingham Post

The unnerving thing about Mr Pennington’s performance is its apparent sincerity..

The Times