Dick Barton and the Curse of the Pharaoh's Tomb by Phil Willmott
1 to 6 December 2025
Evenings at 7:45pm.
2:30pm matinee on Saturday 6 December.
Dick Barton, the intrepid sleuth, brings the body of Marta Heartburn, his arch-enemy, back to London, having taken from her a cursed sapphire removed from the tomb of Pharaoh Ahkan Rah. Marta is reincarnated as the ancient Queen Nefatartie. Dick Barton and his assistants Snowy and Jock must employ all their ingenuity if they are to rescue DB’s old school friends Piggy and Swanker and break the curse.
Dick Barton: Special Agent was a radio thriller serial that was broadcast by the BBC between 7 October 1946 and 30 March 1951.
The Play & Stage Committee are holding an audition for roles in this play on Tuesday 20 May. If you are interested in any acting or backstage role but cannot attend please email the Play &* Stage Committee (pscc@greenroomwilmslow.org.uk).
Cast
| Dick Barton | |
| Marta | |
| BBC Announcer | |
| Julian (Piggy) Pethrington | |
| Hugo (Swanker) White | |
| Jock | |
| Army Officers | |
| Mrs Horrocks | |
| Secret Agents |
Sponsors
| This play is sponsored by: |
Backstage
| Director | Celia Bonner |
| Stage Manager | |
| Prompt | |
| Props | |
| ASM | |
| Lighting | |
| Sound | |
| Wardrobe | |
| Rehearsal photographs | |
| Ticket secretary | |
| House Manager | |
| PSCC Liaison |
