Waiting in the Wings
- Full Length Play, Comedy
- 4M, 14F
- ISBN: 9780573014703
"Should rejoice those of us who still have hearts."
London News Chronicle
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Description
- Full Length Play
- Comedy
- Set Requirements: Interior Set
Coward's tribute to theatre is set in a retirement home for actresses, all former stars. Jealousies abound, especially between Lotta and another who was also married to her former husband. A tragedy brings them to their senses and a new solarium brings out everyone's good nature. Lotta chooses to stay with her old friends rather than go live with her son.
REVIEWS:
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"Should rejoice those of us who still have hearts."
London News Chronicle
Premiere Production:
Waiting in the Wings was produced by F.E.S. (Plays) Ltd in association with Michael Redgrave Productions Ltd, at the Duke of York's Theatre, London, on the 7th September, 1960.
Characters
- Casting: 4M, 14F
CORA CLARKE - resident at "The Wings"
MAUD MELROSE - resident at "The Wings"
MAY DAVENPORT - resident at "The Wings"
ALMINA CLARE - resident at "The Wings"
ESTELLE CRAVEN - resident at "The Wings"
DEIRDRE O'MALLEY - resident at "The Wings"
PERRY LASCOE - the secretary
SYLVIA ARCHIBALD - the superintendent
MR. OSGOOD MEEKER
LOTTA BAINBRIDGE
DORA - her dresser
DOREEN - the maid
SARITA MYRTLE - a resident
ZELDA FENWICK - a journalist
DR. JEVONS
ALAN BENNET - Lotta's son
TOPSY BASKERVILLE
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Coward's tribute to theatre is set in a retirement home for actresses, all former stars. Jealousies abound, especially between Lotta and another who was also married to her former husband. A tragedy brings them to their senses and a new solarium brings out everyone's good nature. Lotta chooses to stay with her old friends rather than go live with her son. |
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