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The Killing of Sister George archiveRadio actress June Buckridge plays Sister George, a much-loved character in the popular radio soap opera "Applehurst" but discovers that, to boost audience ratings, the character is to be killed off. June’s behaviour becomes increasingly paranoid to the consternation of her live-in companion, Childie, who is the butt of her bullying and bad temper but who finds a friend in Mrs Croft, June's boss at the BBC who whom she eventually leaves. A comedy of adult themes depicting, as it did, lesbian relationships and domestic bullying. First seen in London’s West End in 1965 and later filmed under the same title. Running time: 2hrs 30mins - includes 15 minute interval

Cast/Performers

Meera Syal (June Buckridge), Belinda Lang (Mrs Mercy), Elizabeth Cadwallader (Childie), Helen Lederer (Madam Xenia)

Creatives/Company

Author: Frank Marcus
Producer: Mig Kimpton (for Arts Theatre Productions Ltd)
Director: Iqbal Khan
Design: Ciaran Bagnall
Lighting: Ciaran Bagnall
Sound: Mark Dunne

The Killing of Sister George

The Killing of Sister George (Play) production archive for QTIX code T01179123446. Details of all The Killing of Sister George archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S3844

Archive Listings

5 Oct 11
  to
29 Oct 11
Arts Theatre
West End, Greater London
Performance Details => Venue archive

Reviews

Reviews


User Review: 07Oct11: One star flatters this play

User Review: 07Oct11: I meant to say, one star flatters this production!

User Reviews

Pissed (07Oct11): I meant to say, one star flatters this production!
USER (07Oct11): One star flatters this play
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