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Mammals is a play by Amelia Bullmore. It was first staged at the Bush Theatre, Shepherd's Bush, London, from 6 April to 7 May 2005. This production then toured the UK in Spring 2006. With a cast of six, including Niamh Cusack, Mark Bonnar and Nancy Carroll.
The playwright was awarded the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize for the work.
| Role | Premiere Cast, 8 April 2005 London, The Bush Theatre | British Tour, 20 January 2006 Oxford, The Oxford Playhouse |
|---|---|---|
| Jane | Niamh Cusack | Niamh Cusack |
| Kev | Daniel Ryan (actor) | Daniel Ryan (actor) |
| Jess | Jane Hazlegrove | Jane Hazlegrove |
| Betty | Helena Lymbery | Helena Lymbery |
| Phil | Mark Bonnar | Mark Bonnar |
| Lorna | Nancy Carroll | Anna Chancellor |
| Directed by | Anna Mackmin | Anna Mackmin |
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