Hertford Dramatic & Operatic Society
Registered charity 271065
Registered charity 271065
The Studio Theatre, Hertford
Tuesday 7th to Saturday 11th July 2026
A satire about corrupt officials in a small Russian town who mistake a penniless nobody for an incognito government inspector, leading to a chaotic and humorous series of events as they try to bribe him to cover up their misdeeds. The imposter, Khlestakov, takes advantage of the deception, living a lavish life at their expense.
The play, based on a story allegedly told to Nikolai Gogol byAlexander Pushkin, critiques human greed, stupidity, and bureaucratic corruption.
Khlestakov - Harry Harding
Osip - Adrian Viviani
The Mayor - Jim Markey
Anna, his wife - Louise Paton
Marya, his daughter - Jess Robinson
Magistrate - Tish Allen
Commissioner for Health - Kate Hitchcock
Director of Education - Julie Markey
Doctor - Gemma Sloan
Postmaster - John Pizzey
Bobchinsky - Carl Westmoreland
Dobchinsky - Crystal Martin
Police Superintendent - David Cousins
Constable - Ian McInally
Waitress/Locksmith's Wife - Sadie Wood
Mishka - David Curling
Sergeant's Widow - Louise Davey
Abdulin - Martin Broyd
Avdotya - Pat Lay
Some of our productions take place at BEAM Hertford. Tickets are only available online.
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