Waiting in the Wings (Wednesday Theatre)

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"Waiting in the Wings"
Wednesday Theatre episode
Episode no.Season 1
Episode 29
Directed by Patrick Barton
Teleplay by John Warwick
Based on Waiting in the Wings
by Noël Coward
Original air date21 July 1965 (1965-07-21)
Running time75 mins [1]
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"Waiting in the Wings" is a 1965 Australian television play. It was filmed in Melbourne. [2] "Waiting in the Wings" aired on 21 July 1965 in Sydney, and Melbourne. [3]

Contents

Premise

At a nursing home for elderly actresses, a newcomer causes trouble.

Cast

Reception

The critic from The Sydney Morning Herald thought that the "75 minutes were engagingly spent" with strong acting and direction. [4]

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References

  1. "WEDNESDAY". The Canberra Times . Vol. 39, no. 11, 211. Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 19 July 1965. p. 16. Retrieved 20 March 2017 via National Library of Australia.
  2. "National studio puts on a play". The Canberra Times . Vol. 39, no. 11, 211. Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 19 July 1965. p. 15. Retrieved 19 February 2017 via National Library of Australia.
  3. "TV Guide". Sydney Morning Herald. 19 July 1965. p. 15.
  4. "Noel Coward Play". Sydney Morning Herald. 23 July 1965. p. 7.