So said the Batley News of our 1987 production. See the 
Cast
| Sir Ruthven Murgatroyd (disguised as Robin Oakapple): | Ian Townend |
| Richard Dauntless (his Foster-Brother, a Man-o'-War's man): | Steven Greenwood |
| Sir Despard Murgatroyd (a Wicked Baronet of Ruddigore): | Keith Horner |
| Old Adam Goodheart (Robin's Faithful Servant): | Chris Sowerby |
| Rose Maybud (a Village Maiden): | Stephanie Roe |
| Mad Margaret: | Alison Sowerby |
| Dame Hannah (Rose's Aunt): | Margaret Lister |
| -- Professional Bridesmaids) -- | |
| Zorah: | Carol Parkinson |
| Ruth: | Verity Thomas |
| Sir Roderic Murgatroyd: | Malcolm Parkinson |
Ancestors/Bucks & Blades
Neil Bird, Nigel Day, Jremy Haigh, John Hardy, Peter Newell,
Vernon Newman, Barry Pearson
Bridesmaids/Villagers
Helen Frain, Judith Gill, Amanda James, Sarah Leach, Mary Ludford,
Rachel Roe, Thelma Scott, Ruth Trout, Dorothy Whitworth
"Ruddygore" in photos
