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The Torch-Bearers

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A satirical comedy in three acts written by George Kelly, and adapted by W. Grahame Browne.
Act 1, At Mr. Frederick Towers's house in Barchester; an October evening, 8.0

Act 2, Backstage at the Barchester Horticultural Hall. The next evening, 8.30

Act 3, The same evening as Act 1, two hours later.

(to 16.30)

Contributors

Author:
George Kelly
Adapter:
W. Grahame Browne
Settings:
Malcolm Baker Smith
Production:
Reginald Smith
Mr. Frederick Towers:
Charles Heslop
Jenny (a maid):
Audrey Cameron
Mrs. Paula Towers:
Molly Rankin
Mrs.. J. Duro Pampinelli:
Kitty de Legh
Mr. Spindler:
Eric Christmas
Mrs. Nelly Fell:
Barbara Everest
Mr. Huxley Hossefrosse:
Aubrey Dexter
Teddy Spearing:
Guy Verney
Miss Florence Corbett:
Fabia Drake
Mr. Ralph Twiller:
Brian Oulton
The Stage Carpenter:
Bush Bailey
Mrs. Clara Sheppard:
Phoebe Kershaw
Source: Radio Times

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