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Quote • DONALD WOLFIT

“I absolve you!” A hapless ASM being forgiven by Sir Donald Wolfit [1902-1968] for forgetting to set a prop. Ned Sherrin’s Theatrical Anecdotes, Virgin 1991. Originally published on R&V 22-04-07

04/08/2016 · Leave a comment

Archive Obituary • ELISABETH WELCH • 2003

The black American actress and singer  has died peacefully in Denville Hall at the age of 99, we have just heard. She was, says writer Patrick Newley, a lovely lady, … Continue reading

03/14/2016 · Leave a comment

Quotes • Coral Browne • Collection

Coral Browne  (1913 – 1991) ‘Château? Shithouse!’ Coral Browne commenting on the set for a production of The Rehearsal by Jean Anouilh.  Ned Sherrin‘s Theatrical Anecdotes, Virgin 1991. ‘The quality of the writing? … Continue reading

04/14/2013 · 4 Comments