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D7686 - Lawrence du Garde Peach of Great Hucklow (1890-1974), dramatist - 1906-2026
2 - Published Works by L. du Garde Peach - 1921-1970
4 - Standalone Plays - 1926–1970
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Archive Reference / Library Class No.
D7686/2/4/30
Former Reference
[D7686/BOX/25]
Title
The White Sheep of the Family
Date
1953
Description
Published book. A British comedy play by L. du Garde Peach and Ian Hay.
The White Sheep of the Family was a 1951 British comedy play by Lawrence du Garde Peach and Ian Hay. It was about a criminal family that are distressed when their son wants to go straight.
It premiered at the Royal Court Theatre in Liverpool before transferring to London's West End. It ran for 273 performances at the Piccadilly Theatre between 11 October 1951 and 7 June 1952. The cast included Jack Hulbert, Joyce Carey, Cyril Chamberlain, Derek Blomfield and Rona Anderson, making her West End debut.
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1 item
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Item
Repository
Derbyshire Record Office
Archive Creator
Lawrence du Garde Peach (1890-1974) of Great Hucklow, dramatist
Format
Printed
Term
Play scripts
Drama
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