I have been here before 1958

Note: There are a number of spelling errors for people’s name, in the programme, and hence in the press report. I have reproduced them as printed.

The programme

AIREBOROUGH GRAMMAR SCHOOL production of ‘I HAVE BEEN HERE BEFORE’ by J. B. PRIESTLEY (by kind permission of Samuel French Ltd.) In the SCHOOL HALL MAY 8th, 9th and 10th, 1958 at 7-30 each evening There will be an Interval of 20 minutes between Acts II and III when coffee will be served In the Double Room. PROGRAMME - SIXPENCE

THE CHARACTERS. Sally Pratt - - - A. RICHARDS Sam Shipley - - - M. J. TOWERS Dr.Gortler - - - B. J. HARRIS Oliver Farrant - - - M. E. LAUGHTON Janet Ormund - - - M. ATKINSON Walter Ormund - - - R. PEAKMAN SCENE : Sitting Room of the Black Bull Inn, Grindle Moor, Yorkshire, at Whitsuntide. ACT I. Friday ; ACT II. Saturday ; ACT III. Sunday. Scenery : A. E. B. Brown, C. Northing and Members of the Art Club. Stage Manager : A. E. Brown. Promoters : I. Learmouth,. A. Barrett. Lighting : H. P. Pollard, J. Credland, B. Blackburn. Make up : G. R. Robinson Business Manager : E. Tillotson. Producer : G. P. White.

"For some of Dr. Gortler's theories of Time and Recurrence, I gratefully acknowledge my debt to P. D. Ouspensky's astonishing book, 'A New Model of the Universe.' It must be understood, however, that I accept full responsibility for the free use I have made of these borrowed ideas, and that it does not follow because I make use of them that I necessarily accept them." J.B.P.

Press Cutting : from the “Wharfedale”

PRIESTLEY DRAMA AT AIREBOROUGH G.S.

Suspense and mystery are the main ingredients of a commendable production of J. B. Priestley’s intriguing drama “I have been here before”, given by scholars of Aireborough Grammar School in the school hall last night (Thursday).

The talented cast of six players have a hard task, but to their credit they are more than equal, and evoke just the correct amount of sympathy, pathos and a little blunt Yorkshire humour at the opportune moment.

The audience are spared the embarrassment of missed or hurried lines — sometimes predominant in local amateur productions – and it is obvious that the producer, G. P. White, has had the full support of a willing team of players.

The action of the play takes place in an inn on the Yorkshire moors, where the conflicting temperaments of its temporary visitors are stirred and roused by a German professor.

This part is handled in masterly fashion by B. J Harris in a truly memorable portrayal. In addition to a well-acquired accent, his acting ability Is of the highest order.

No less convincing is R. Peakman as a successful businessman whose inner feelings and fears are laid bare by the probing mind of the professor. M. Atkinson, as his wife could not be faulted, and M. E Laughton does well in the part of a school headmaster recovering from a nervous breakdown.

A broad Yorkshire accent by M. J. Towers, in the part of the landlord, does much to relieve the tension, and the cast is completed by A. Richards, as his daughter.

Behind the scenes are A. E. B. Brown, C. Northing and members of the Art Club (scenery); A. E. Brown (stage manager): H. P. Pollard, J. Credland and B. Blackburn (lighting): G. R. Robinson (make-up); E. Tillotson (business manager.

The plav is to be repeated tonight (Friday) and to-morrow

Photos

The full cast
	Left-to-right: Isobel Learmouth, Michael Towers, Angela Richards, Mel Laughton, Mr G P White, Bernard Harris, Russell Peakman, Margaret Atkinson, Angela? Barrett

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