Look Back in Anger In 1995 Greg Hersov directed a production at the Royal Exchange, Manchester with Michael Sheen as Jimmy Porter, Claire Skinner as Alison Porter, Dominic Rowan as Cliff Lewis and Hermione Norris as Helena Charles. Hersov directed a second production in 1999, again starring Michael Sheen, at the Royal National Theatre in London. In 1989 Osborne wrote a sequel to the play entitled "Déjàvu", which was first produced in 1992. "Déjàvu" depicted Jimmy Porter, now known as J.P., in middle age, living with his daughter Alison. He rants about the state of the country to his old friend Cliff, while his
John Osborne (barrister) John Osborne (barrister) John Osborne (c.1630-1692) was an English barrister and Law Officer who spent much of his life in Ireland. He was the only surviving son of the celebrated writer Francis Osborne, and was the subject of his father's most famous book, "Advice to a Son" (1656-1658). John qualified as a barrister and moved to Ireland, where he rose to the top of the legal profession. He became Prime Serjeant-at-law under King Charles II. Since he was a determined opponent of King James II, he was removed from office by James's government, and was later proscribed by the Irish