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This production, attended by the Queen Mother on 21st March, marked the 50th birthday of the Windsor Theatre Company.
The play was previously presented at the same theatre from 3rd to 8th March 1947 (qv).
Cast & Crew
Cast
| Belle Schlessinger | Mary Kerridge |
|---|---|
| Charles Randolph | Patrick Cargill |
| Children of Charles & Dora – Cynthia Randolph | Sue Holderness |
| Children of Charles & Dora – Hilda Randolph | Miranda Bell |
| Children of Charles & Dora – Margery Harvey | Philippa Gail |
| Children of Charles & Dora – Nicholas Randolph | Christopher Scoular |
| Dora Randolph | Joyce Redman |
| Edna Randolph (Hugh’s Mother) | Bridget McConnel |
| Gertrude (Parlourmaid) | Marcia Ashton |
| Grace Fenning (Fenny) (Dora’s Companion) | Belinda Carroll |
| Grandchildren of Charles & Dora – Gwen (Flouncy) Harvey | Olivia Hill |
| Grandchildren of Charles & Dora – Hugh Randolph | Christopher Villiers |
| Grandchildren of Charles & Dora – Kathleen (Scrap) Kenton | Rachel Farley |
| Grandchildren of Charles & Dora – William (Bill) Harvey | Mark Goodwin |
| Kenneth Harvey (Margery’s Husband) | Bruce Montague |
| Laurel Randolph (Hugh’s Wife) | Georgina Coombs |
| Nanny Patching (Nurse) | Margot Thomas |
Crew | |
| Associate Designer | Julian Saxton |
| Designer | John Page |
| Director | Mark Piper |
| Lighting | James Laws |
| Music | Martin Yates |
| Publicity Manager | Hilary Samson |
| Scenic Artist | Sharon Seager |
| Special thanks to | Frith Banbury |
| Special thanks to | Laurence Fitch |
| Special thanks to | William Franklyn |
| Sponsored by | Price Waterhouse |
| Stage Director | Miklejon Reece |
| Wardrobe Mistress | Hilary Bloomfield |
| Assistant Stage Manager | John Power |
| Chief Master Carpenter | Fred Johnson
(credited as F John Johnson) |
| Company Stage Manager | Maggie Tippin |
| Deputy Chief Electrician | John Seed |
| Deputy Stage Manager | Emily Reed |
| Deputy Stage Manager | Kate Vinnicombe |
| Master Carpenter | John Mummery |
| Production Photographs | Peter Miles |
| Wardrobe Assistant | Maxine Cox |
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