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

‘I had no interest in the theatre whatsoever’: Lloyd Evans talks to the actor about his new role in The Homecoming

The accidental actor: Keith Allen. Credit: © Rann Chandric/ Eyevine 
issue 26 March 2022

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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