Government Inspector
by Nikolai Gogol in a version by David Harrower
October 2023
The John Cooper Studio, Theatre@41, Monkgate
Directed by Alan Park
Cast
Khlestakov | Andrew Roberts
Osip | Paul French Mayor | Mike Hickman
Anna, The Mayor’s Wife | Alison Taylor
Maria | Pearl Mollison
Dobchinsky | Katie Leckey
Bobchinksy | Sonia Di Lorenzo
Judge (Lyapkin Tapkin) | Maggie Smales
Postmaster | Matt Pattison
Head of Hospitals (Zemlyanika) | Mark Simmonds
School Superintendent (Khlopov) | Paul Osborne
Police Superintendent/Shopkeeper | Adam Sowter
Mishka/Shopkeeper | Flo Poskitt
Dr Gibner/Shopkeeper/Locksmith’s Wife | Alexandra Mather
Town band | Jim Paterson, Matt Pattison, Flo Poskitt, Adam Sowter
Production Team
Stage Manager | Leo McCall
Costume | Judith Ireland & Grace Trapps
Set Design & Construction | Richard Hampton & Stephen Palmer
Lighting Design | Adam Kirkwood
Production Liaison & Publicity | Livy Potter
Production Photography | Sarah Ford
Gallery
Reviews
“…a cast that puts the emphasis on the ensemble, on comedy teamwork, but with room for individual flair and double-act tomfoolery to shine too.” ★★★★ – Charles Hutch Press
“…an utter delight from start to finish. It is totally first class in the quality of the acting and presentation, filled with delicious directorial flourishes and a strong grip on style.” – York Calling