‘H’ Reeves,  Director of Southwick Players July 2026 production  The Dresser is delighted to announce his cast.

Sir – Bob Ryder

Norman – Roger Butler

Her Ladyship – Sarah Papouis

Madge – Claire Coull

Irene – TBA

Geoffrey Thornton – Frank Horsley

Oxenbury – Jamal Riaz

Duke of Kent – Nigel Bubloz

Duke of Albany – Peter Plumb

Duke of Gloucester – Will Smith

Gentleman/Knight – Ron Common

The Dresser, by Ronald Harwood is based on the author’s own experience as Dresser to Sir Donald Wolfitt, this heartwarming drama tells the story of an ageing actors personal assistant who struggles to keep his charges life together. Set in 1942, the play captures the bitchiness, the sentiment and the anecdotage backstage as Norman prepares Sir for his 227th performance of King Lear.

15-18 July – 7.30pm – The Barn Theatre – £12.

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