June 25, 1989: single-performance charity production to benefit the Stonewall Group (gay rights activists). Adelphi Theatre, London, directed by Sean Mathias.
Cast (partial): Ian McKellen (Max), Michael Cashman (Horst), Michael Aldridge, Ian Charleson, Ralph Fiennes (camp guard), Richard E. Grant (camp guard), Alex Jennings, Alexis Denisof.
Related Press
Plays and Players, "Badge of Pride. Ian McKellen talks to Vera Lustig about the revival of Bent at the National, and about gay awareness." February 1990, by Vera Lustig. (text)