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Guardian Angel

OVERVIEW

Playwright

M.J. Farrell
Setting

The drawing-room of Angel's home, Silverue.
Synopsis

Light comic drama set in a Big House where a domineering mother, Angel, nearly ruins everyone who comes under her influence until they all escape her.
Play Type

Plays General

Number Of Acts

Full-Length

Cast size

Male

4
Female

4
Total

8

Original Production

Date of First Production

02 May 1944
Production Notes
Producer

Presented by Edwards-Mac Liammoir Gate Theatre Productions
Original Venue

Gate Theatre/Amharclann an Gheata

Original Cast
Oliver	Micheál Mac Liammóir
Thomas	Liam Gannon
Birdie	Maureen Delaney
Sally	Ginette Waddell
Angel	Meriel Moore
Julian	Michael Clarke (1)
Albert	Norman Barrs
Tiddley	Maureen Kiely

Production Team
Director	Hilton Edwards
Settings by	Molly McEwen
Lighting Designer	Hilton Edwards
Costume Designer	Dodie Higgins
Musician	Gretta Smith
Musician	Cathleen Rogers
Musician	Bessie O'Hart Bourke
Set Painter	Molly McEwen
Set Painter	Maire Purcell
Hats by	Dodie Higgins

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

Source Of Information

The information for this entry was taken from the original production programme.