Keeler (play)


Keeler is a play written by Gill Adams, which has a plot regarding the Profumo affair and elements of its aftermath. The play is based on Christine Keeler's 2001 autobiography The Truth At Last: My Story, and is described as being produced with her 'sanction and involvement'.

Plot

The plot covers the period from when Keeler was initially introduced by Stephen Ward to John Profumo, and ends soon after Ward's death from suicide.

Productions

The play was produced at the Richmond Theatre in 2011 and at the Charing Cross Theatre, London, in late 2013. The Charing Cross production ran until 14 December.

Cast

Character2011 Actor2013 ActorNotes
Christine KeelerAlice CoulthardSarah Armstrong
Stephen WardPaul NicholasPaul NicholasAlso director.
Lucky GordonChucky VennMarcus Adolphy
Lady P/SwingCarina Birrell
Eugene IvanovAlex Dower
John ProfumoMichael Good
Doris/Dance CaptainHannah Jordan
Lord Tubs/SwingStephen Joseph
Mandy Rice-DaviesStacey Leeson

2013 Crew

PostPersonNotes
WriterGill Adams
Set DesignerCharlie Camms
Lighting DesignerMike Robertson
ChoreographerChris Hocking
Fight DirectorAndrei Zayats
Costume DesignerJonathan Lipman
Sound EngineerDavid Gates
Production ManagerAndy George

Critical reception

The play has received mixed reviews. One, described the play as a 'dud', but another while pointing out that the factual accuracy of the play is uncertain, said that if 'judged purely as drama...it works admirably.'