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CELL MATES by Simon Gray
Venue: Richmond 1995
Directed by Simon Gray



When George Blake, the Russian spy, and Sean Bourke, an Irish petty criminal, meet in prison they strike up a friendship. Bourke believes, in common with many, that Blake's 40 year prison sentence was excessive and unjust. Their journey, from Wormwood Scrubs to a bed-sitter in London and on to Moscow, makes this a fascinating and entertaining tale from the pen of one of our finest and most distinguished playwrights.
Cast in order of appearance
Sean Bourke Michael Larkin 
Rik Mayall indisposed
George Blake Stephen Fry
Not indisposed
Philip Paul Mooney
Miranda Carole Nimmons
Sparrow Sam Dastor
Zinaida Carole Nimmons
Viktor Paul Mooney
Stan Sam Dastor