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Under the Sycamore Tree, 1952
There is a great model box in the V&A collection for this show which opened pre-west end at SHT in w/b 14 April 1952 – the catalogue states:
“Under the Sycamore Tree, a satirical play in three acts by Sam Spewack making comparisons between humans and ants. Oliver Messel’s production was first produced by H. M. Tennent Productions Ltd. at the Aldwych Theatre, London, 23 April 1952 (with initial prior performances at the Streatham Hill Theatre, London, 14 April 1952). It was directed by Peter Glenville and featured Alec Guinness as The Scientist and Diana Churchill as the Ant Queen.”
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