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with George Robey (the celebrated comedian), Margery Manners (in songs),
The Beverley Sisters (the Twins and Joy), Colores and Barri (novelty dancers),
Jack Payne's Orchestra
Conducted by Stanley Andrews

Contributors

Comedian:
George Robey
Singer:
Margery Manners
Singers:
The Beverley Sisters
Dancers:
Colores and Barri
Musicians:
Jack Payne's Orchestra
[Orchestra] conducted by:
Stanley Andrews
Presented by:
Harry Pringle

by J.M. Synge.
The action takes place in a shebeen near a village on a wild coast of Mayo, Ireland.
(Repeat Performance)
(to 22.30)

Contributors

Author:
J.M. Synge
Producer:
Fred O'Donovan
Christopher Mahon:
Patrick Boxill
Old Mahon, his father:
Tom Warden
Michael James Flaherty, a publican:
Arthur Sinclair
Margaret Flaherty (called Pegeen Mike):
Phyllis Ryan
Shawn Keogh, her cousin:
Edward Byrne
Widow Quin:
Ann Clery
Small farmer - Philly Cullen:
Adrian Byrne
Small farmer - Jimmy Farrel:
E.J. Kennedy
Village girl - Sara Tansey:
Joyce Chancellor
Village girl - Susan Brady:
Maureen Cusack
Village girl - Honor Blake:
Rose Murray
A Bellman:
Billy Kelly
Peasant:
Denis Vance
Peasant:
Nigel Arkwright
Peasant:
Alan Crawley
Peasant:
Phyllis Byford
Peasant:
Rosamund Merivale

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