Affairs of State
Affairs of State is a 1950 Broadway comedy written by French playwright, screenwriter, and actor Louis Verneuil [1] (1893-1952).
Contents
The original text
Translations and adaptations
Performance history in South Africa
Brian Brooke Company production at the Hofmeyr Theatre, Cape Town in May 1956 with Diane Wilson in the lead as Irene.
The Reps staged a production of this play in April 1959, which enjoyed an extended run. Directed by Hugh Goldie. Cast included Jack Bligh; Arthur Hall; Valerie Philip; John Hayter; Marilyn Patterson; Simon Swindell. Decor by Roy Cooke.
Sources
Wikipedia [2]
Scrapbook held by NELM: [Collection: WILSON, Diane]: 2012. 18. 8. 1.
Tucker, 1997. 123.
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