The Government Inspector announces complete cast
Full casting has now been confirmed for the upcoming production of The Government Inspector.
Adapted and directed by Patrick Myles, the play is set in a small parochial town in late 19th century Britain, where corrupt local officials attempt to bribe a con man posing as a high-ranking government inspector with money, wine and women.
Starring alongside Vicki Pepperdine (Poor Things) as Mrs Swashprattle, Kiell Smith-Bynoe (Ghosts) as Percy Fopdoodle and Dan Skinner (Shooting Stars) as Governor Swashprattle will be Peter Clements (The Incident Room) as Ivan Brabble, Chaya Gupta (Hansel and Gretel) as Miss Swashprattle, David Hartley (Measure for Measure) as Reverand Jargogle, Nigel Hastings (And Then Come The Night Jars) as Dr Mumpsimus, Christopher Hunter (Mr Selfridge) as Postmaster Cumberworld, Daniel Millar (The Pillowman) as Fudgel, Anna Savva (The Durrells) as Judge Woofit, Dan Starkey (Doctor Who) as Ivan Grubble and Alison Ward (NewsRevue) as Cyril/Marigold.
Pepperdine commented: “I’m looking forward to getting to grips with Patrick’s great new adaptation of this classic tale, full of subterfuge, flirtation and plenty of jokes about government corruption!”
Smith-Bynoe said: “Very excited to be back on the stage in this hilarious adaptation. Can’t wait to get in front of an audience and misbehave.”
And Skinner added: “The Government Inspector is an absolute classic and there has never been a better time than now to retell this story of corrupt councillors, vanity and opportunism. As well as being a story for our times, it’s also very funny and I can’t wait to get stuck in!”
The production also features set and costume design by Melanie Jane Brookes, lighting design by Ric Mountjoy, sound design by Jamie Lu, and casting consultancy by Matilda James.
The Government Inspector runs at London’s Marylebone Theatre from 3 May until 15 June 2024, with a press night on Wednesday 8 May. Tickets are on sale below.
