Loophole
Prior to this tour, North Wales Entertainments Ltd had presented this play at the Grand Theatre, Llandudno from 9th to 14th May 1949, then again (‘by special request’) from 8th to 13th August, at the same theatre.
25–02–1950 – Hastings & St Leonards Observer (article accompanied by a photograph of Chili Bouchier):
“The play comes to Hastings in the course of a national tour prior to London production. It has already been received with enthusiasm in the principal Scottish cities and next Monday it will have its English premiere.* The story includes murder, suicide and blackmail, and has all the ingredients of a real Drury Lane drama.”
* It wasn’t; see English productions in 1948 and 1949.
See also: 24–03–1950 – Worthing Herald.
Cast & Crew
Cast
| Unknown | Venetia Barrett |
|---|---|
| Unknown | Nicholas Bruce |
| Unknown | Bruce Gordon |
| Unknown | Roslyn Langden |
| Unknown | Anthony Miles |
| Iris Wilson | Chili Bouchier |
Crew | |
| Director | Marie Hopps |
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Play description
Also known as EMERGENCY EXIT, the play is constructed around six characters:
• Professor Richard Wilson DSc FRS – botanist and biochemist
• Enrys Garron – estate agent’s assistant
• Inspector Bloot – of the County Constabulary
• Iris Wilson (formerly Tranling) – wife of Richard Wilson
• Frances Tranling – younger sister of Iris
• Beatrice Tranling – actress sister of Iris and Frances
The plot centres on Frances Tranling, a ‘delicate’ young woman who, on the edge of insanity, is a source of endless worry to her sister (Iris Wilson) and brother-in-law (the Professor). Her ultimate fate is decided when she makes a maniacal attempt to fight a man she wrongly trusted (Enrys Garron) and is threatened with being incarcerated. She attempts suicide three times, only to be rescued each time by her sister. However, driven to despair, the sister finally turns mercy killer.
ACT 1:
Scene 1 – A morning in April.
Scene 2 – After lunch the same day.
ACT 2:
Scene 1 – Late in August 6pm.
Scene 2 – A moment later.
Scene 3 – Fine minutes later.
ACT 3:
Scene 1 – An hour later.
Scene 2 – A moment later.
Scene 4 – Next morning 11am.
Scene 5 – That night 12.30am.
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