THE LADY OF THE CAMELLIAS (1961-62)

The romantic story revolves between Marguerite Gautier and Armand Duval. The fact is that Marguerite has a past, which, although accepted by the society, is rejected by the false morality: she is a well-known courtesan. Lovers attempt to find happiness by retiring in loneliness. They fail. The intervention of Armand's father brings their relationship to an end, and only Marguerite's death clarifies everyone's role and reveals the nature of those involved in the conflict.

Book by: Alexandre Dumas, fils

Translated by: Andrew Allan

Directed: Robert Helpmann

Music of: Gounod and Offenbach adapted

Soprano soloist: Doreen Murray

Costumes and decor by: Carl Toms

Arranged and conducted by: John Lambert

Vivien's role: Marguerite Gautier

Alternate Names: Margherita Gauthier / Marguerite / Marguerite Gauthier / Marguérite Gautier

Location: tour of Australia, New Zealand and South America in 1961-1962

Cast: Vivien Leigh ... ... ... Marguerite Gautier (a beautiful courtesan)
John Merivale ... ... ... Armand Duval (a handsome gentelman)
David Dodimead ... ... ... M. Georges Duval (the Receiver General, father to Armand)
Jennifer Patrick ... ... ... Marquise
David Nettheim ... ... ... Marquis
Leslie Moxon ... ... ... Milord
Bruce Montague ... ... ... Leon
Paul Harris ... ... ... Rene
Sally Home ... ... ... Nichette
Frank Middlemass ... ... ... Doctor
Roderick Horn ... ... ... Gustav Roger
Mark Kingston ... ... ... Gaston Rieux
Josephine Stewart ... ... ... Prudence
Patricia Raine ... ... ... Olympe

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