Overview

On a cold day in January 1850, a group of travelling actors arrive out of the snow at the remote country estate of Count Horvath, in eastern Hungary. The Count is delighted to have an excuse for re-opening the old family theatre, closed since his childhood. But other members of his household wonder whether these unexpected guests should be made quite so welcome.

Cast

Manning Wilson, Alec McCowen, John Woodnutt, David McGaw, Duncan Lamont, Michael Graham Cox, Oliver Cotton, Zena Walker

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What is "When the Actors Come" about?

On a cold day in January 1850, a group of travelling actors arrive out of the snow at the remote country estate of Count Horvath, in eastern Hungary. The Count is delighted to have an excuse for re-opening the old family theatre, closed since his childhood. But other members of his household wonder whether these unexpected guests should be made quite so welcome.

When was "When the Actors Come" released?

When the Actors Come was released in 1978.

Who stars in "When the Actors Come"?

The cast includes Manning Wilson, Alec McCowen, John Woodnutt, David McGaw.