Recast

We’ve found the only actor who could possibly replace Martin Miller…

…it’s Martin Miller.

And Richard Fry.

Martin is so good, it takes two actors to replace him.

Richard is so good, he alone can bring the might of two men.

Martin heads up to Edinburgh on Sunday bravely carrying on in the face of dislocation, broken bones and sensible medical advice.

Richard will play the role for two shows a week, and take over in the event of any problems with Martin.  He’s also in his own show, Bully (Gilded Balloon, midday).  He’s also got a beard.

This gives the audience the opportunity to see the role of Joe Napper with and without facial hair.

Rehearsals have been a lot of fun.  Martin returned this morning and he’s got a lot more energy and colour back.  He seems to be on the mend.  Then Richard came along tonight (after a long day at work) and worked on the same scene we’d just done with Martin.  It’s tiring for Jerome, playing with two different actors, but for a writer it’s an amazing opportunity to see what two different actors do with the same part.

Like almost-namesake Martine McCutcheon in My Fair Lady, Martin(e) Miller in Dad’s Money is carrying on with the show, with a little help from Mr. Fry.