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Keith Allen discusses Pinter, Max Bygraves and the sensitivities of contemporary audiences

Lloyd Evans talks to Keith Allen about Max Bygraves, how he fell into acting and the sensitivities of contemporary audiences

26 March 2022

9:00 AM

26 March 2022

9:00 AM

Keith Allen was cast in his latest show by Lady Antonia Fraser. He explains this odd circumstance when we meet during a break in rehearsals for Pinter’s The Homecoming.

‘I was asked if I wanted to do The Caretaker at the Theatre Royal Bath. And I said, “Yeah, I’d love to.”

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The Homecoming is at the Theatre Royal Bath from 30 March until 9 April, and touring until 21 May.

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