Crown Matrimonial

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Event Crown Matrimonial
Venue York Theatre (Seymour Centre), Chippendale, NSW
First Date 27 July 1978
Opening Date 27 July 1978
Last Date 9 September 1978
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Part of a Tour Yes
Description The story of the Royal Family and the effect on them of the scandal of the romance between Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson.
Description Source Personal Opinion
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Drama
Family
Historical
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Faye Donaldson Actor Mabell, Countess of Airlie
Kay Eklund Actor The Hon. Margaret Wyndham
John Hamblin Actor Edward VIII
Brian Hinselwood Actor John, The Queen's Page
Fay Kelton Actor Princess Royal
Berys Marsh Actor Duchess of York
Matthew O'Sullivan Actor Duke of York
June Salter Actor Queen Mary
Gai Smith Actor Alice, Duchess of Gloucester
John Hall Designer
Peter Williams Director
Joe De Abreu Lighting Designer
Royce Ryton Playwright
Brian McLeod Stage Director
Esther Clarke Wardrobe Master/Mistress
Resources
Works
Text Nationality England
Production Nationality Australia
Further Information Australian premiere. Transferred to the Mayfair Theatre.
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Programme PROMPT Collection. National Library of Australia
Book Performing Arts Year Book of Australia 1978
Data Set AusStage
Event Identifier 60372