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George Speaight – 90^th Birthday Party

On Friday 1^st October 2004, a party was held to celebrate George Speaight’s 90^th Birthday.

This was held at “The Theatre Museum” in Covent Garden.

After introductions by Timothy West and Bamber Gascoigne, the evening entertainment began.

First up was Mr David Drummond and his characterisation of William West.

Mr David Drummond as William West

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This was followed by Horatio Blood’s “Baron Speaighthausen” a Juvenile Drama depicting the life of George Speaight.

The Players

Mr Peter Baldwin

Mr Joe Gladwin

Mr Robert Poulter

Mr Barry Clarke

Miss Catherine Haill

Mr David Robinson

Accompanied by Mr Oliver Davies on the Piano and Vocals by Mr Peter Charlton

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Peter Baldwin (left) and Barry Clarke operate the scene changes on a West Theatre.

The scene is taken from Green’s “Harlequin Riddle Me”

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From R to L Joe Gladwin, Peter Baldwin, Barry Clarke, Catherine Haill & David Robinson

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George Speaight complete with Printer’s Hat.

Happy Birthday George. I look forward to being at the 100^th.

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