Details

When Sidney Stratton develops a fabric that never gets dirty and never wears out, manufacturers and trades unions are terrified by the threat it poses to their industry and their jobs. Only Daphne the mill owner's daughter, shows Stratton any sympathy as his world gradually falls apart before he finally finds love and a new idea. Based on the 1951 Ealing Comedy which starred Alec Guinness, Joan Greenwood and Cecil Parker and was directed by Alexander Mackendrick - nominated for an Academy Award for Best Writing (Screenplay). Based on the play "The Flower Within the Bud" by Roger MacDougall and Screenplay by Roger MacDougall, John Dighton and Alexander Mackendrick. World Premiere. The Man in the White Suit website.

Cast/Performers

Stephen Mangan (Sidney Stratton), Kara Tointon (Daphne Binley), Sue Johnston (Mrs Watson), Richard Cordery (Birnley), Richard Durden (Sir John), Delroy Atkinson, Katie Bernstein, Ben Deery, Matthew Durkan, Rina Fatania, Oliver Kaderbhai, Eugene McCoy, Elliott Rennie, Katherine Toy

Creatives/Company

Adapted by: Sean Foley
Presented by(s): Jenny King, Jonathan Church, Matthew Gale, Mark Goucher
Sound(s): Michael Taylor, Ben Ringham, Max Ringham
Design: Michael Taylor
Director(s): Sean Foley, Alison De Burgh (fight director)
Choreographer: Lizzi Gee
Lighting: Mark Henderson
Music: Phil Bateman (song arrangement)