The Caretaker
Written by Harold Pinter
Directed by Mark Campbell
12 – 17 June 2006
Into his derelict household shrine Aston brings Davies, a tramp – but a tramp with pretensions, even if to the world he may be a pathetic old creature. All that is left of his past now is the existence in Sidcup of some papers, papers that will prove exactly who he is and enable him to start again. Aston, too, has his dreams; he has always been good with his hands and there is so much to do in the house. Aston’s hopes are tied to his flash brother Mick’s; he has aspirations to live in a luxurious apartment. Human nature is a great spoiler of plans, however …
Cast
Mick – Michael Bate
Aston – Richard Banks
Davies – Richard Self
Crew
Stage Manager – Frances Sinden
Set Design – Mark Campbell
Set Preparation, Construction and Painting – Steve Lovell, Jo Lovell, Graham Peters, Jennifer Lovell, Judith Brace, John Brace, Dave Birmingham, Albert Tilbury, Tony Bate, Len Huntley, Polly Owen, Angie Arnell, Emma Constant, Gemma Wallington
Assistant Stage Manager – Elsie Bate
Lighting – Wendi Freeman
Sound Recordist – Jean Franks
Sound – Ken Swan
Properties – Pat Vale, Lauren Bullen, Emma Constant
Wardrobe – Marjorie Sawyer, Carole Bramall