Ring for Catty
This was the first West End production by Michael Codron.
Originally produced as REST HOUR at the Theatre Royal, Windsor on 9th July 1951, then as TIME ON THEIR HANDS at the Q Theatre on 6th July 1954. Later formed the basis (in part) of the 1959 film CARRY ON NURSE.
Cast & Crew
Cast
| Bill Jones | Anthony Parker |
|---|---|
| Chris Walker | Andrew Ray |
| Donald Gray | Terence Alexander |
| John Rhodes | William Hartnell |
| Leonard White | Patrick McGoohan |
| Madge Williams | Joan Drummond |
| Matron | Wynne Clark |
| Mrs Rhodes | Betty Baskcomb |
| Mrs White | Lydia Ford |
| Nurse Cattry | Mary Mackenzie |
| Ward Sister | Katherine Parr
(credited as Catherine Parr) |
| Chris Walker (replacement) | Ian Whittaker
(started 30th April 1956) |
| John Rhodes (replacement) | Wallas Eaton
(started 30th April 1956) |
| Matron (replacement) | Iris Baker
(started 30th April 1956) |
Crew | |
| Director | Henry Kendall |
| Lighting | Richard Eastham |
| Setting by | David de Bethel |
| Setting by | Joan de Bethel |
| Stage Manager | Jack Hanson |
| Wardrobe Mistress | Kitty Finch |
| Assistant Stage Manager | David Sutton |
| Company Manager | Richard Eastham |
| Miss Mackenzie’s uniform made by | Michael Bronze |
| Press Representative | Charles Liebman |
| Scenery constructed and painted by | Stage Decor Ltd |
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Play description
Originally produced as REST HOUR at the Theatre Royal, Windsor on 9th July 1951, then as TIME ON THEIR HANDS at the ‘Q’ Theatre on 6th July 1954. Later formed the basis (in part) of the 1959 film CARRY ON NURSE, then, more substantially, the 1962 release TWICE ROUND THE DAFFODILS, both films produced by Peter Rogers and directed by Gerald Thomas.
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