Details

Patrick Hamilton's recently rediscovered psychological thriller features Detective Rough (a character later made famous by the author's best known play Gaslight) as he tackles the case of a missing infant following the arrival of The Governess. The sinister Governess Fry, having taken a position in the Drew household, manipulates and deceives all around her. And when the Drew's infant vanishes, the house is thrown into turmoil.

Cast/Performers

Jenny Seagrove, Peter Bowles (Detective Inspector Rough), Colin Buchanan, Carolyn Backhouse, Libby Gore, Lydia Orange, Robert Rees, Matthew Rixon, Mary Ryder

Creatives/Company

Author: Patrick Hamilton
Producer: Bill Kenwright
Director: Roy Marsden
Design: Simon Scullion
Lighting: Douglas Kuhrt
Sound: Martin Hodgson

The Governess

The Governess (Play) production archive for QTIX code T1744224793. Details of all The Governess archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S727019896

Archive Listings

10 Jun 13 to 15 Jun 13	Richmond Theatre Outer London, Greater London Performance Details => Venue archive
3 Jun 13 to 8 Jun 13	Darlington Hippodrome (formerly Civic Theatre) Darlington, County Durham Performance Details => Venue archive
14 May 13 to 25 May 13	Theatre Royal Windsor Windsor, Berkshire Performance Details => Venue archive

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