Archives - The Aspern Papers

by Michael Redgrave

Directed by Michael McArdle

Saturday 29th September – Saturday 6th October 1973 in the Auditorium

The setting is Venice in 1895. Two ladies living in obscurity are assiled by an American opportunist seeking to uncover jealously-guarded secrets of the early life of Jeffrey Aspern, a deceased poet of genius. The encounter produces the most profound effects on the lives of the protagonists. An absorbing, finely wrought tale, full of tension and intrigue.

The Aspern Papers by Michael Redgrave - Poster

Part of the Barn’s 1973/1974 season

Presented by The Barn Theatre Club

Cast

Assunta - Sylvia Townend
Mrs Priest - Jeanne Bridges
Henry Jarvis - David Shaw
Miss Tina - Anne Woolmington
Miss Juliana Bordereau - Vaughan Meyrick
Pasquale - Stanley Meyrick

Creative team

Director - Michael McArdle
Stage Manager - Eric McKercher
Assistant Stage Manager - Paul Gardiner
Set Design - Jeanne Bridges
Set Building - Andrew Gilchrist, Members of The Barn Theatre Club
Lighting - Andrew Gilchrist, Peter Timewell
Sound - Carole Muscroft
Prompter - Marjorie Then-Bergh
Properties - Beryl Blatherwick
Wardrobe - Wendy Bowen, Judith Claxton
Box Office - Shirley Shaw
House Manager - Tony Avison
Production Secretary - Pauline Izzard