Sir John Gielgud

The Centenary Gala

Gielgud Theatre, 19^th April 2004

Cast (in alphabetical order)

Alan Bennett Barbara Leigh-Hunt

Judi Dench Ian McKellan

Clive Francis Michael Pennington

Peter Hall Ronald Pickup

David Hare Ian Richardson

Rosemary Harris Paul Scofield

Martin Jarvis Donald Sinden

Barbara Jefford

And from RADA: Phil Cheadle, Georgina Rich, Daniel Rigby, Michelle Terry and Kevin Trainer. Also the RADA choir.

Hosted by Ned Sherrin

Directed by Joe Harmston

Click here to read Michael’s contribution to the programme

Michael’s readings:

Mercutio’s Queen Mab speech in Romeo and Juliet, Act I Scene 4

Hamlet’s ‘How all occasions do inform against me’ from Hamlet Act IV Scene 4

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