London Criterion Theatre – Butley – 1971 – Alan Bates

About this Butley theatre programme

An original programme for Butley at the Criterion Theatre, London, in 1971, starring Alan Bates. The cast also includes Brenda Cavendish, Michael Byrne, Colete O’Neil, Mary Wimbush and George Fenton. Simon Gray’s acerbic comedy follows a day in the life of Ben Butley, a witty but self-destructive English lecturer whose marriage and friendships are unravelling. The original London production of a modern classic, this is a sought-after example of 1970s theatre programmes.

Condition: NrM, Vlcr (what the codes mean)

Did you know?

• The original production of Butley was directed by Harold Pinter.
• Alan Bates won the Tony Award for Best Actor when he repeated the role on Broadway in 1973.
• George Fenton later became a celebrated film composer, scoring Gandhi and Cry Freedom.