Tom Thumb (1974)
Intro
A play by Henry Fielding, performed at The Young Vic, London (opened 15 October 1974).
Overview
The Tragedy of Tragedies; or, the Life and Death of Tom Thumb the Great (often referred to simply by the name of its title character) follows the humorous escapades of Tom Thumb at a fantastical re-imagining of the court of King Arthur.
The diminutive hero wins Princess Huncamunca's hand in marriage, thereby awakening the wrath of his other female admirers.
Cast
Tom Thumb ... Peter O`Farrell
Christopher Timothy ... King Arthur
Judy Wilson ... Queen Dollalolla
Alfred Lynch ... Lord Grizzle
Zoë Wanamaker ... Princess Huncamunca
Hayward Morse ... Doodle, a courtier
Jeremy James Taylor ... Noodle, a courtier
Hugh Hastings ... Ghost of Gaffer Thumb / Merlin
Crew
Director: Bernard Goss
Set Designer: Carl Toms
Music: Anthony Bowles
Notes
Having spent around four years at regional theatres, Zoë appeared on the London stage for the first time in her professional career in this production of Tom Thumb.
During the same season, she also performed in the Young Vic's production of Much Ado About Nothing.
Merchandise
The Tragedy of Tragedies; or, the Life and Death of Tom Thumb the Great by Henry Fielding
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