07 Mar 1975
Mirror
A dying man in his forties recalls his childhood, his mother, the war and personal moments that tell of and juxtapose pivotal moments in Soviet history with daily life.
Joe's Ark
The religious beliefs of pet shop owner Joe (Freddie Jones) are shaken by the terminal illness of his daughter Lucy (Angharad Rees). For Potter, this play "makes more than a wry nod at possibilities which can comprehend pain, or disgust, or the implacable presence of death itself."
Top Billed Cast
Freddie Jones Joe
Angharad Rees Lucy
Dennis Waterman Bobby
Christopher Guard John
Edward Evans Preacher
Patricia Franklin Sally
Clive Graham Doctor
Margaret John Woman Customer
Emrys Leyshon Man Customer
Colin Rix Chef
Azad Ali Waiter
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