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At the age of 16, Merlin Ward auditioned for Alan Bennett's first West End play and fulfilled his dream of becoming an actor. At the age of 19, he was cast in Child's Play starring Laurence Harvey and it was during its run at the Queen's Theatre that he had the chance to attend a glittering show biz party, a shattering experience that is the basis of his story 'Eton Mess'