Ruddigore West End Original Cast

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Ruddigore

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Opera North make a welcome return to the Grand Opera House in 2012 with their acclaimed production of Gilbert and Sullivan's Ruddigore. Sir Despard Murgatroyd is a man under pressure. He has inherited a witch’s curse forcing him to commit a crime a day or die in agony. So it’s a more...

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Rutland Barrington

Sir Despard Murgatroyd

(of Ruddigore, a wicked baronet)

(a village maiden)

(Rose's aunt)

Sir Conrad Murgatroyd

(the twelfth baronet)

Mr. Charles

Sir Jasper Murgatroyd

(the third baronet)

Mr. Cox

Sir Mervyn Murgatroyd

(the twentieth baronet)

Josephine Findlay

Zorah

(a professional bridesmaid)

(a young farmer)

(his foster-brother, a man-o'-wars-man)

Rudolph Lewis

Old Adam Goodheart

(Robin's faithful servant)

Miss Lindsay

Ruth

(a professional bridesmaid)

Sydney Price

Sir Rupert Murgatroyd

(the first baronet)

Richard Temple

Sir Roderic Murgatroyd (the twenty-first baronet)

Harris Trevor

Sir Lionel Murgatroyd

(the sixth baronet)

Mr. Tuer

Sir Desmond Murgatroyd

(the sixteenth baronet)

James Wilbraham

Sir Gilbert Murgatroyd

(the eighteenth baronet)

James Wilbraham, a talented Welsh actor and graduate of the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, showcased his theatrical prowess in past productions, including his role in the UK tour of Ikaria, and his versatile performances at RWCMD, which prepared him for his involvement in productions like Ruddigore. more...

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