Former 007 Roger Moore unexpectedly jetted into
Taunton to watch his daughter perform in a new
play.
The proud father, best known for his roles as
James Bond and the Saint, turned up to support daughter
Deborah who is currently starring in Blithe Spirit at the
Brewhouse Theatre.
But whether the 75-year-old British
actor had time for a dry Martini or two is unclear. The former
007 admitted it was a long way to travel from Switzerland to
Taunton, but added: "It's worth it, particularly when you see
your daughter on stage."
A box office spokesperson
said: "He booked three £11.50 seats and just sat in the middle
of the theatre. There was no fuss. I think to be honest that
most people wouldn't have recognised him. He turned up very
discreetly and was just there to support his
daughter."
Since hanging up his tuxedo in 1985 after
seven 007 movies, Roger Moore has campaigned for Unicef, and
was the first Bond actor to be honoured by the Queen when he
became a CBE in March 1999.
Deborah, his only daughter
and a recognised actress in her own right, recently had a
cameo in the new Bond film Die Another Day. Her theatre
credits include Twelfth Night and Don't Dress for Dinner, and
she has worked in film and television. She guest starred in
Doctors, and featured in Family Affairs and Quantum
Leap.
She plays Ruth Condomine in Noel Coward's classic
comedy at Taunton, which started on December 12 and runs until
January 4.
The play also features the award-winning
actor Clive Howard, alongside Linda Beckett and Emma
Gregory.
Noel Coward wrote the play during the Second
World War and it has since become one of his most popular and
frequently revived works.
Deborah plays Ruth Condomine,
the wife of writer Charles who is killed by the ghost of her
dead husband's wife. Charles is then haunted by two ghosts
before breaking free and finally leaving his old life
behind.
The spokesperson added: "There's been lots of
interest in tickets, and the play's been well
received.
"It's a super play and I think Mr Moore would
have enjoyed it."
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