2017 – Our Man in Havana
Jim Wormold, an under-employed vacuum cleaner salesman living in 1950s Cuba, is struggling to pay for his teenage daughter’s increasingly extravagantly lifestyle. So when the British Secret Service asks him to become their ‘man in Havana’ he can’t afford to say no. There’s just one problem: he doesn’t know anything! To avoid suspicion he begins to recruit non-existent sub-agents, concocting a series of intricate fictions. But Wormold soon discovers that his stories are closer to the truth than he could have ever imagined … In Clive Francis’ adaptation, Graham Greene’s classic satirical novel becomes a wonderfully funny and fast-moving romp.
Some closing words from John Sanders – our director for Our Man in Havana
Well farewell to Our Man in Havana. Hardest show I have ever done, at 3 totally different venues, more props, sound cues , lighting changes than most other productions I have ever seen. Fastest costume changes, most drinks consumed, and all done with humour and goodwill as exemplified in taking down set last night. It has also been done at a time of some personal stress and difficulty for a number of us. The final result and audience reaction seemed to be very good. This has been, however, a very personal experience. I could not have wanted more from any of you and I am a happy man. A great few months . Thanks to everyone.