The Pie and the Tart Adapted from the French by Hugh Chesterman
Performed 15th May 1953 at the 10th Letchworth Drama Festival 13-16 May, St Francis Theatre, Letchworth
Farce. Two hungry beggars, Jean and Pierre are the homeless and roaming the streets of France. They are forced to steal food, and then meet a mean baker.
www.gardencitycollection.com contains two newspaper reviews (REF: LBM3001.17 and LBM3001.18) for this production
Cast
Pierre, a Vagabond : Noel Ripley
Jean, a Vagabond : Joe Platten
Gaultier, A Pastry Cook : Hugh Bidwell
Marion, His Wife : Muriel Whalley
Crew
Director : Gwen Spinks
Awards
Letchworth Drama Festival 1953: Runner Up Ponder Trophy