Sweet Lavender

About this recording

"Sweet Lavender" must be regarded as one of the most successful stage-plays of modern times, and there can be no question that it has proved so far the most popular of Mr. Pinero's works. Its representations may be counted by the thousand, and its popularity has extended over many latitudes. The reason of this is not far to seek: it proclaims itself in the gentle humanity and genial humour of the play. ... a sort of modern fairy tale."

- Summary by Malcom C. Salaman, October 1893

Cast list:

Horace Bream (a young American): Matthew Reece

Geoffrey Wedderburn (of Wedderburn, Green & Hoskett, Bankers, Barnchester): ToddHW

Clement Hale (his adopted son, studying for the Bar): Karsus

Richard (Dick) Phenyl (a Barrister): Andrew James

Dr. Delaney (a fashionable Physician): Algy Pug

Mr. Bulger (Hairdresser and Wigmaker): Alan Mapstone

Mr. Maw (a Solicitor): Larry Wilson

Minnie Gilfillian (Niece of Mr. Wedderburn): Matea Bracic

Ruth Rolt (Housekeeper and Laundress at No. 3, Brain Court, Temple): Sonia

Lavender (her daughter): Jenn Broda

Mrs. Gilfillian (a widow - Wedderburn's sister - Minnie's mother): Dani Malone

Stage Directions: Adrian Stephens

Editing: ToddHW

• Comedy