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The New Boarder

by G Lyon Hastings

Directed/Produced by W Gordon Lyon

Sadly, we have no information concerning this, the first full length play presented by the Fairlight Players beyond that which can be discerned from this notice. However, there are some interesting points to note.

Firstly, although the flyer doesn't state as much, it is probably safe to assume that the play was produced by W Gordon Lyon, since he is listed as producer throughout the first few years of the Players' existence. He also wrote the play (as he had done so with "The Laugh", one of the three shorter plays produced in the previous Autumn), writing under the pseudonym of G Lyon Hastings.

Secondly, the Box Office was located at The Red House in Shepherds Way, where it would remain for the next few plays.

Finally, in only the third production by the Players, ticket prices were increased, which appears to indicate a growing confidence in the group's popularity ... either that or the appointment of a new treasurer?