Details

First performed in 1944 with Richard Burton, this play is Emlyn Williams at his funniest. When Lord Ffynnon decides to don a false identity as a traveling salesman in order to mingle among the common people, he adopts the name of Smith and books into The Druid's Rest. Unfortunately, there is a murderer at large by the name of Smith and Lord Ffynnon is immediately mistaken for him. Running time approx. 2 hours

Cast/Performers

David Broughton-Davies, Alyn Gwyndaf, Rachel Isaac, Rhodri Lewis, Anna Lindup, Joshua McCord, Michael Norledge, Bennet Thorpe

Creatives/Company

Author: Emlyn Williams
Producer: Instant Classics (in association with Neil McPherson for the Finborough Theatre)
Director: David Cottis
Design: Fiona Parker
Lighting: Ben Turnbull
Sound: Ben Turnbull

The Druid's Rest

The Druid's Rest (Play) production archive for QTIX code T1923435681. Details of all The Druid's Rest archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S01524389316

Archive Listings

6 Sep 09
to
21 Sep 09

Finborough
Inner London, Greater London
Performance Details => Venue archive

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