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Written For A Lady

1951
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It centres about an old Jewish tailor, his widowed son and granddaughter, and the memory of the son's wife, a brilliant and rare character who leaves an envelope addressed "Written for a Lady," in the care of her husband.

Usually cast in a romantic role, Peter James as the old Jew (Ben Hartz), gave a fine character sketch, probably the best piece of acting he had done to date.

Natural and gracious in a gracious part, Gwenyth Heinz, as Connie, who eventually becomes the addressee of the title, gave a sound performance, while Bob Calwell, as Sam, the lovable ne'er-do-well son of old man Hartz, was quite brilliant, playing with understanding and ease.

Sound support was given by Graeme Maddison as the smooth and faintly villanous Russell, Monica Teehan, a spinster shop-keeper. and Mabel Tuckett, a landlady.

The setting was authentic and effective and the introduction of intermittent music off-stage considerably helped the atmosphere.

April 15 - 19, 1951

  • Venue: The Little Theatre
  • Genre: Drama, Comedy
  • Playwright: Leo Marks
  • Director: Jenny Strickland

Cast

Graeme Madison

Russell

Monica Teehan

Spinster

Peter James

Ben Hartz

Gwenyth Heinz

Connie

Bob Calwell

Sam

Mabel Tuckett

Landlady

Crew

  • Director
    Jenny Strickland
  • Stage Manager
    Mardi Holloway
  • Sound
    Bert Scetrine
  • Props
    Mary Ludbrook
  • Makeup

    Arthur Walker