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