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The Man In Dark Glasses

A Comedy by Mabel L. Tyrrell and Peter Coke

Produced by E.T. Warden

Cast
Grace Marjorie Vandervord
Pauline Radnage Rosemary Kirkpatrick
Violet Hedges Betty Neville
Val Radnage Allan A. Powell
Josephine Reid Sandra Gallop
Taffy Evans Bert Gallop
Mrs. Robinson Alex Mailer
Wilfred James Edward B. Garrard
The play takes place in the hall of the Radnages' house, "Three Corners" in Buckinghamshire, over a period of three weeks in the summer.

Programme Notes

With this production, the Fairlight Players return to comedy and the strong cast is directed by our new producer E.T. Warden.

We are pleased to welcome back Allan Powell who gives his usual "sure touch" to the role of Val Radnage, ably supported by Rosemary Kirkpatrick, who makes her debut with the Players as Pauline Radnage.

Marjorie Vandervord as Grace the family servant once again brings her ininitable flair for character portrayal.

Alex Mailer and Betty Neville as the two guests Mrs. Robinson and Violet Hedges offer their compined skills to two difficult roles.

Val Radnage's level headed girl friend, Josphine, is played by Sandra Gallop, whilst the Welsh "Man about drains" - Taffy, is played by Bert Gallop.

Completing the cast is Edward Garrard, who as the "Man In Dark Glasses" - Wilfred James, reveals once again his natural talent for the light comedy part.

"The Man in Dark Glasses" is a play full of fun and should prove enjoyable entertainment.

(Notes copied from rear of programme)

Cast - Left to Right (unconfirmed)

Allan Powell
Alex Mailer
unknown
unknown
Bert Gallop
Edward Garrard
Marjorie Vandervord
unknown

The three "unknowns" are Rosemary Kirkpatrick, Betty Neville, and Sandra Gallop.

There is, however, some doubt about Marjorie Vandervord. The maid's outfit suggests that she is second from the right, but comparison to earlier photographs shows a good likeness to the dark haired lady towards the left. Readers will appreciate that the compiler of this archive is far too young to be able to rely on personal recollection, so if anybody can help in the identification process, please feel free to contact me.