Send for Paul Temple
Date: 15 November 2015
Location: Middle Temple Hall
Send For Paul Temple was the world premiere of the only stage play written by Paul Temple creator, Francis Durbridge. Written in 1940 but never performed because a bomb destroyed the theatre it was scheduled to open in, the piece is a classic sleuth adventure in which suave gentleman detective, Paul Temple (played by Hollywood star Stanley Tucci), battles cunning underworld villains aided by Scotland Yard and, for the first time, his companion the investigative journalist Steve Turner (actress Sophie Ward).
The huge ensemble cast was supported for the first time by live music composed (based on the famous Paul Temple theme) by David Osmond who also wowed the audience with his live sound effects from secret doors (creaking ropes) to bodies falling into the muddy Thames (a bucket of water).
It was also the first time we had guest appearances from stars of the judiciary led by President of the Queen’s Bench, Sir Brian Leveson, as a newspaper street vendor with lines like Exclusive! Actor’s Love Life Revealed After ‘Crossed Line’ Coincidence and No Rest For Randy Royalty Reveals Accidentally Read Love Letter! Sir Brian discovered his talent for treading the boards and the Trust gained a significant and much-valued supporter.
Cast List:
- Paul Temple, a gentleman novelist – Stanley Tucci
- Steve Turner, a journalist – Sophie Ward
- Dr Brightman – Hugh Dennis
- Inspector Hunter, a young detective – Ray Fearon
- Gerald Mitchell, a publisher – Jason Watkins
- Ann Mitchell, his wife – Cassie Raine
- Sir Graham Forbes Assistant Police Commissioner – Paul Herzberg
- Sergeant Leopold – Mark Farelly
- Chief-Inspector Reid, a rather dour Scottish Detective – Daniel Hill
- Pryce, Paul Temple’s Butler – Iain Christie
- Mr JP Goldie, a piano tuner – Andrew Paul
- Chubby Wilson, a small-time drug dealer – Keith Myers
- Diana Fresnay, an elegant gangster’s moll – Sarah Berger
- Jimmy Mills a gangster – Simon Cole
- Danny Muller a ganster – Martin Fisher
- Newspaper Man- Sir Brian Leveson
- Foley Artist/Pianist/Composer – David Osmond
Photographs by Charlotte Bromley Davenport – www.charlottebd.co.uk
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