Rutherford and Son

September 26th, 1930 — September 27th, 1930


Venue

Cremorne Theatre, South Brisbane

Producer

Brisbane Repertory Theatre Society

Director

Rhoda Felgate

Playwright

Githa Sowerby

Cast

Ernest J. Brown
Cecil Carson
Frank O'Sullivan
Babette Ferguson
Christina Wilson
Beryl Telford
Robert Kelly
Pearl Pollard


Rutherford and Son by Githa Sowerby

Rutherford and Son was the first play that Babette Fergusson (later Stephens) appeared in for Brisbane Repertory. She was the star of the production. The Daily Mail reported that “The acting honours go unreservedly to Miss Babette Fergusson who gives a polished and realistic interpretation of the role of Janet, daughter of Rutherford” (September 27, 1930). And Stead’s Review (November 1, 1930) stated, “Hail to a real actress at last among the cohorts of engaging and accomplished amateur players!”

Writer: Christine Comans


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