Waiting in the Wings (film)

Waiting in the Wings is a 1965 Australian television play. It was filmed in Melbourne.[3]

"Waiting in the Wings"
Wednesday Theatre episode
Episode no.Season 1
Directed byPatrick Barton
Teleplay byJohn Warwick
Based onplay Waiting in the Wings by Noël Coward
Original air date21 July 1965 (Sydney, Melbourne)[1]
Running time75 mins[2]

Australian TV drama was relatively rare at the time.[4]

Premise

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

Cast

  • Patricia Kennedy
  • Moira Carleton

Reception

The critic from The Sydney Morning Herald thought that the "75 minutes were engagingly spent" with strong acting and direction.[5]

References

  1. "TV Guide". Sydney Morning Herald. 19 July 1965. p. 15.
  2. "WEDNESDAY". The Canberra Times. 39 (11, 211). Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 19 July 1965. p. 16. Retrieved 20 March 2017 via National Library of Australia.
  3. "National studio puts on a play". The Canberra Times. 39 (11, 211). Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 19 July 1965. p. 15. Retrieved 19 February 2017 via National Library of Australia.
  4. Vagg, Stephen (18 February 2019). "60 Australian TV Plays of the 1950s & '60s". Filmink.
  5. "Noel Coward Play". Sydney Morning Herald. 23 July 1965. p. 7.
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