Cartoon: by Hewison in Punch Magazine: Jennifer Hilary (Zoe) and Ian McKellen (Godfrey) - I bought the original drawing which accompanied the Punch review, starting a collection of Hewison's work which I discontinued a decade or so later.
A SCENT OF FLOWERS
Written by James Saunders
Directed by Shirley Butler
Ian McKellen in the role of Godfrey
Duke of York's, London
30 September 1964
Clarence Derwent Award as best supporting actor of the year - 50 pounds sterling from British Actors' Equity
Jennifer Hilary as Zoe watches unseeingly as her stepbrother Godfrey (Ian McKellen) mends a puncture. In the background, the Priest is played by Peter Howell
A SCENT OF FLOWERS
First London Contract
With Peter Howell, Wimbledon 23 October 1964, before matinee.
Programme Cover
A SCENT OF FLOWERS
With Peter Howell
Avoiding responsibilities on stage at Golders Green Hippodrome
Cast
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MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING (1965)
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