Ducks and Drakes is a 1941 comedy play by the Irish writer Molly Keane. The plot revolves around the wives of three brothers, all living on a farm while their husbands are away due to the war.
| Ducks and Drakes | |
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| Written by | Molly Keane |
| Date premiered | 17 November 1941 |
| Place premiered | Theatre Royal, Bath |
| Original language | English |
| Genre | Comedy |
It premiered at the Theatre Royal, Bath before transferring to the West End. It ran for 23 performances at the Apollo Theatre, directed by John Gielgud, with a cast that included Judy Campbell, Ronald Squire, Nora Swinburne, Kathleen Harrison, Mary Jerrold and Lilian Braithwaite.[1]
References
edit- ^ Wearing p.55
Bibliography
edit- Wearing, J.P. The London Stage 1940-1949: A Calendar of Productions, Performers, and Personnel. Rowman & Littlefield, 2014.
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