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Ten Little Niggers

First major presentation of local repertory for the season was Agatha Christie's thriller, "Ten Little Niggers", presented by the Gisborne Repertory Society in the Opera House recently. Smooth development of a sure-fire plot, capable direction by June Irvine, & a better-than-usual aggregation of acting talent combined to make this a notable entertainment.

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A scene from the play, in which each of ten visitors on a lonely island guest house is condemned to die in rotation for some past misdeed. Left to right: Patricia Dallas, Howard Biddlestone, Dick Waddington, John Miller, Peg Parker and Stan Wilkes.

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Howard Biddlestone, as a judge of the High Court, makes gloating reference to a young man he has "rightly sent to the gallows", first hint that he might be evil genius of the plot.

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After shot on darkened stage during a power failure, judge is discovered apparently shot through head and propped on seat, a deception he has planned himself.

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Familiar nursery rhyme is theme of play, as each victim dies in accordance with its dictates, and miniatures on mantelpiece dwindle.

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Miss June Irvine, who produced the play

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Tony Singer, who had one of the main parts.

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Others in the cast included (left to right ); Dick Waddington, as ex-policeman, was a tower of strength; Patricia Dallas as the girl; Stan Wilkes as the manservant; Peter Robinson as the doctor.

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From left, Peter Dallas as the young road-hog; Peg Parker had a choice role as the righteous spinster; John Miller as the general. At right is Ian White working the sound-effects machine backstage. Others in the cast not caught by our camera were Terry Johnstone and Amy Gray.