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Based on the hugely successful British television series that ran for seven seasons, this uproarious comedy relates the adventures of a hapless cafe owner, Rene, in occupied France. You can see all of your favorite TV characters in the flesh, including Rene’s tone-deaf wife Edith, Major-General von Klinkerhoffen and the Gestapo officer Herr Flick!
Rene and his wife have stashed a priceless portrait stolen by the Nazis in a sausage in their cellar, where two British airmen are also hiding until the Resistance can repatriate them. Communications with London using the wireless that is disguised as a cockatoo add to the many embarrassments this intrepid proprietor endures in the company of his patrons. News that the Fuhrer is scheduled to visit the town inspires tricksters disguised as Hitler to frequent the cafe. Meanwhile Rene summons all the wit he can muster to save his cafe and his life.
Performed in May 2009 at The Milestone Centre
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Rene Artois |
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Roger Utting |
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Edith Artois |
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Maggie Smith |
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Yvette |
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Lisa Evans |
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Michelle |
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Nicky Bianco |
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Mimi |
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Sam Fields |
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Colonel Kurt Von Strohm |
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Mike Fields |
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Helga Geerhart |
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Caroline McArthur |
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Captain Alberto Bertorelli |
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David Lawton |
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Crabtree |
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Kevin Goodfellow |
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Leclerc |
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Adam Negus |
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Lt Gruber |
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Simon Trinder |
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General Von Schmelling |
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Bill Walton |
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Airman 1 |
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Geoff Green |
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Airman 2 |
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Tim Swindley |
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Peasants |
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Holly Wakefield Tim Swindley Geoff Green |
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Director |
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Bob Sturgess |
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Production Manager |
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Bob Sturgess |
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Stage Manager |
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Bob Sturgess |
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Backstage |
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Bob Sturgess |
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Lighting and Sound |
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Mike Parkins |
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Choreography |
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Sam Fields |
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Prompt |
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Fran Fields |
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Make Up |
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Nicky Bianco Caroline McArthur |
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Publicity |
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Bob Sturgess Nicky Bianco |
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Costumes |
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Nicky Bianco Jim and Glynis Robinson |
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Box Office |
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Sheila Sturgess |
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Bar |
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Holly Wakefield Adam Negus |
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