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Treasure Hunt

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Playwright

M.J. Farrell John Perry
Setting

Ballyroden, an estate house.
Synopsis

Sir Philip Ryall, the impecunious young heir of Ballyroden, is forced to open his house to paying guests from England. His equally impoverished older relatives are not impressed.
Play Type

Plays General

Number Of Acts

Full-Length

Original Production

Date of First Production

14 September 1949
Original Venue

Apollo Theatre

Original Cast
Performer	Milo O'Shea
Performer	Nora O'Mahony

Production Team
Director	Sir John Gielgud

Published Scripts

Title

Treasure Hunt
Year

1951
Published By

Samuel French Inc
Address

45 West 25th Street - Dept.W
New York
USA
Phone

+ 1 212 206-8990
Website

www.samuelfrench.com

Rights Information

Territory

All Territories
Rights Type

All Rights
Contact

David Higham Associates Limited
Address

5-8 Lower John Street, Golden Square,
London W1F 9HA
England
Phone

44 - 20 - 7437 7888

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