The Holly and the Ivy
Patrick Waddington took over when Cecil Ramage fell ill during this production’s very first week. (‘Chit Chat’, The Stage 16th March 1950, page 8.) Over a year later, Cita Crichton took over when Daphne Arthur collapsed during Act II, subsequently playing the part on tour. (‘Chit Chat’, The Stage 5th April 1951, page 8.)
Cast & Crew
Cast
| Aunt Bridget | Maureen Delaney |
|---|---|
| Aunt Lydia | Margaret Halstan |
| David Paterson | Andrew Crawford |
| Jenny | Jane Baxter |
| Margaret | Daphne Arthur |
| Mick | Bryan Forbes |
| Rev Martin Gregory | Herbert Lomas |
| Richard Wyndham | Cecil Ramage |
| Richard Wyndham (replacement) | Patrick Waddington
(started 10th March 1950) |
| David Paterson (replacement) | Liam Gaffney
(started 2nd October 1950) |
| Margaret (replacement) | Cita Crichton
(started 2nd April 1951) |
Crew | |
| Designer | Tanya Moiseiwitsch |
| Director | Frith Banbury |
| Incidental music arranged by | Clifton Parker |
| Lighting | Osmund Willson |
| Presented by arrangement with | Frith Banbury Ltd |
| Press Representative | Vivienne Byerley |
| Production Manager | Ian Dow |
| Stage Manager | William Stewart |
| Chief Engineer | Joe Davis
(credited as Joe Davies) |
| Chief Wardrobe Mistress | Lily Taylor |
| General Manager | Bernard Gordon |
| Miss Baxter’s dress by | Katia Kennedy |
| Scenery built by | Stage-Decor Ltd |
| Scenery painted by | Hubert |
| Assistant Stage Manager | Cita Crichton
(March 1950 – March 1951) |
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