OVERVIEW

• Playwright

  Lennox Robinson 

• Setting

  The action takes place in a small sitting-room in Killycreggs House.

• Synopsis

  Judith and Kit de Lury have lived in the old family estate of Killycreggs since their father passed away 20 years ago. Judith maintains and manages the house and gardens, while Kit oversees the housekeeping. Their tranquility is shattered with the arrival of a nephew, Loftus. He immediately assumes the role of the 'young master' with the servants and quickly adopts the pastimes of a country squire. Judith resolves to help Loftus get started in business, but he has other ideas.

• Play Type

  Plays General
  

  Number Of Acts

  Full-Length

Cast size

• Male

  5

• Female

  6

• Total

  11

Original Production

• Date of First Production

  01 April 1937

• Producer

  Produced by Abbey Theatre/Amharclann na Mainistreach

• Original Venue

  Abbey Theatre/Amharclann na Mainistreach
  

Source Of Information

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