In The Vortex, Coward explores the darker side of the cocktail party set. Emotional blackmail, drug abuse and shattered relationships are minutely observed in this disturbing, early piece from a playwright whose sharp eye was usually more turned towards the light.
Credits
The Vortex Cast
| Name |
Character |
|
Margaret Leighton
She was 47, 53 years old when she died
|
as Florence Lancaster |
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Richard Warwick
He was 24, 52 years old when he died
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as Nicky Lancaster |
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Patrick Barr
He was 61, 77 years old when he died
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as David Lancaster |
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Jennifer Daniel
She was 33, 81 years old when she died
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as Helen Saville |
The Vortex Crew
| Name |
Department |
|
Noël Coward as Writer. He was 69 (73) years old when He died
|
Writing |
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Philip Dudley as Director. |
Directing |
