Wedekind's play was the first to highlight the need for sexual honesty. This is its first major production since the abolition of theatre censorship." ~ The National Theatre Season pamphlet.

"A play no-one should miss" Time Out
"Engrossing" Sunday Express
"Excellent production" International Herald Tribune

Cast:
Mike Kitchen ... Moritz Stiefel
Jenny Agutter ... Thea
Peter Firth ... Melchior Gabor (until September 7)
Christopher Guard ... Melchior Gabor (from September 9)
Patti Love ... Ilse
Veronica Quilligan ... Wendla Bergmann
Susan Engel ... Frau Gabor
Beryl Reid ... Frau Bergmann
Dai Bradley ... Hanchen
Jane Carr ... Martha
Cyril Cusack ... The Masked Man
Alex McCrindle ... Professor Bonebreaker
Joseph O'Connor ... Judge Gabor
William Squire ... Headmaster Sunstroke