84 Charing Cross Road (2014)

It all began with a letter inquiring about second-hand books, written by Helene Hanff in New York, and posted to a bookshop at 84 Charing Cross Road in London. As Helene's sarcastic and witty letters are responded to by the stodgy and proper Frank Doel of Marks & Co., a relationship blossoms into a warm and charming long-distance friendship lasting many years. The correspondence spanned two decades – from Britain’s post-war austerity to the height of the ‘Swinging Sixties’ – and was full of warmth, humour and humanity. The simplicity of this true story of the love affair between Miss Helene Hanff of New York and Messrs Marks & Co., sellers of rare and second-hand books, at 84 Charing Cross Road, London, has touched the hearts of thousands.

PERFORMANCES
November 21st - November 23rd, 2014  @ Stratford Courthouse Theatre

CAST
Helene Hanff - Rebecca Gardiner
Frank Dole - Ric Walker
Cecily Farr - Alison McNair
Megan Wells - Ann Roffe
William Humphries - John Bridgeman
Mr Martin - David Luxford
Maxine Stuart/Joan Todd - Catherine Hicks
Junior Book Clerk - Ashleigh Gardiner

CREW
Director - Brian Teese
Stage Manager - Carolyn Walsh
Sound/Lighting - Cameron Irvine, David Stagg
Set Design - Brian Teese, Carolyn Walsh
Costumes - Pauline Hall
Hair/Makeup - Chelsea Cronin
Poster/Programme - Ashleigh Gardiner