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HAROLD BROOKE (1910 - 1995) |
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Nationality: British Email: n/a Website: n/a |
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Harold Brooke was born in London on September 14th 1910. His older sister being the actress Ann Todd. He was educated at Marlborough and Clare College Cambridge. He served during the Second World War. After the War he met actress Kay Bannerman and they were married in 1946. They began writing comedies together their greatest success being "Let Sleeping Wives Lie". Kay Bannerman died in 1991.
Plays by Harold Brooke
Abominable Snowman, The | ||
| 1st Produced: | Palace Theatre, Westcliffe | 1965 | ||||
Company: | n/a | |||||
| 1st Published: | Evans Bros, London, 1966 | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #4781 | |||
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Genre: | Comedy | |||||
| Parts: | Male | 6 | Female | 4 | ||
Parts other: | - | |||||
Notes: | written with Kay Bannerman | |||||
Synopsis: | man believed killed climbing 40 years ago reappears in London to find his fiancee married, he escapes to the mountains again | |||||
Further Reference: | - | |||||
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All For Mary | ||
| 1st Produced: | Duke of Yorks Theatre, london | 1954 | ||||
Company: | n/a | |||||
| 1st Published: | Evans Bros, London, 1956 | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #4782 | |||
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Genre: | Farce | |||||
| Parts: | Male | 4 | Female | 2 | ||
Parts other: | - | |||||
Notes: | written with Kay Bannerman | |||||
Synopsis: |
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Further Reference: | - | |||||
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Better Off Dead | ||
| 1st Produced: | - - - | - - - | ||||
Company: | n/a | |||||
| 1st Published: | Evans Bros, London, 1959 | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #4783 | |||
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Genre: | Comedy | |||||
| Parts: | Male | - | Female | 4 | ||
Parts other: | - | |||||
Notes: | written with Kay Bannerman | |||||
Synopsis: |
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Further Reference: | - | |||||
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Call Of The Dodo, The | ||
| 1st Produced: | - - - | 1955 | ||||
Company: | n/a | |||||
| 1st Published: | I don't think it has been published. Try emailing Playwright or Agent where listed at top of page. | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #4784 | |||
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Genre: | n/a | |||||
| Parts: | Male | - | Female | - | ||
Parts other: | - | |||||
Notes: | written with Kay Bannerman; aka There's A Yank Close Behind Me; aka Let's Be Frank; aka Love and Marriage | |||||
Synopsis: |
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Further Reference: | - | |||||
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Death And All That Jazz | ||
| 1st Produced: | - - - | 1961 | ||||
Company: | n/a | |||||
| 1st Published: | Evans Bros, London, 1962 | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #4785 | |||
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Genre: | Comedy Thriller Thriller | |||||
| Parts: | Male | 3 | Female | 3 | ||
Parts other: | - | |||||
Notes: | written with Kay Bannerman | |||||
Synopsis: |
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Further Reference: | - | |||||
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Dodo In Love | ||
| 1st Produced: | - - - | - - - | ||||
Company: | n/a | |||||
| 1st Published: | Evans Bros, London, 1957 | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #4786 | |||
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Genre: | Comedy | |||||
| Parts: | Male | 4 | Female | 2 | ||
Parts other: | - | |||||
Notes: | - | |||||
Synopsis: |
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Further Reference: | - | |||||
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Don't Tell Father | ||
| 1st Produced: | 1960 | |||||
Company: | n/a | |||||
| 1st Published: | Evans Bros, London, 1961 | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #4787 | |||
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Genre: | Comedy | |||||
| Parts: | Male | 4 | Female | 2 | ||
Parts other: | - | |||||
Notes: | written with Kay Bannerman | |||||
Synopsis: | General arranges the Wedding but couple have bolted to Scotland to get married | |||||
Further Reference: | - | |||||
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Earl And the Pussycat | ||
| 1st Produced: | 1976 | |||||
Company: | n/a | |||||
| 1st Published: | Samuel French, London, 1978 | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #4788 | |||
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Genre: | Comedy | |||||
| Parts: | Male | 5 | Female | 2 | ||
Parts other: | - | |||||
Notes: | written with Kay Bannerman | |||||
Synopsis: | Government Minister photographed with prostitute, a satisfactory solution proves satisfactory | |||||
Further Reference: | - | |||||
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Father Christmas And The Duchess | ||
| 1st Produced: | - - - | - - - | ||||
Company: | n/a | |||||
| 1st Published: | Evans Bros, London, | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #4789 | |||
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Genre: | Comedy | |||||
| Parts: | Male | 1 | Female | 5 | ||
Parts other: | - | |||||
Notes: | written with Kay Bannerman | |||||
Synopsis: |
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Further Reference: | - | |||||
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Fit For Heroes | ||
| 1st Produced: | - - - | 1945 | ||||
Company: | n/a | |||||
| 1st Published: | Evans Bros, London, 1950 | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #4790 | |||
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Genre: | Comedy | |||||
| Parts: | Male | - | Female | - | ||
Parts other: | - | |||||
Notes: | written with Kay Bannerman | |||||
Synopsis: |
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Further Reference: | - | |||||
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Handful Of Tansy | ||
| 1st Produced: | - - - | 1959 | ||||
Company: | n/a | |||||
| 1st Published: | I don't think it has been published. Try emailing Playwright or Agent where listed at top of page. | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #4791 | |||
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Genre: | n/a | |||||
| Parts: | Male | - | Female | - | ||
Parts other: | - | |||||
Notes: | written with Kay Bannerman | |||||
Synopsis: |
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Further Reference: | - | |||||
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How Say You? | ||
| 1st Produced: | 1959 | |||||
Company: | n/a | |||||
| 1st Published: | Evans Bros, London, 1960 | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #4792 | |||
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Genre: | Comedy | |||||
| Parts: | Male | 9 | Female | 3 | ||
Parts other: | - | |||||
Notes: | written with Kay Bannerman | |||||
Synopsis: | young struggling barrister is put out at having to share his rooms with the bosses niece, the oppose one another in court | |||||
Further Reference: | - | |||||
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Iron Maiden | ||
| 1st Produced: | - - - | - - - | ||||
Company: | n/a | |||||
| 1st Published: | I don't think it has been published. Try emailing Playwright or Agent where listed at top of page. | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #4793 | |||
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Genre: | Comedy | |||||
| Parts: | Male | - | Female | - | ||
Parts other: | - | |||||
Notes: | written with Kay Bannerman | |||||
Synopsis: |
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Further Reference: | - | |||||
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It Shouldn't Happen To A Dog | ||
| 1st Produced: | - - - | 1970 | ||||
Company: | n/a | |||||
| 1st Published: | I don't think it has been published. Try emailing Playwright or Agent where listed at top of page. | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #4794 | |||
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Genre: | n/a | |||||
| Parts: | Male | - | Female | - | ||
Parts other: | - | |||||
Notes: | written with Kay Bannerman | |||||
Synopsis: |
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Further Reference: | - | |||||
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Let Sleeping Wives Lie | ||
| 1st Produced: | Richmond Theatre, Ricmond, Surrey | 1966 | ||||
Company: | n/a | |||||
| 1st Published: | Evans Plays, London, 1968 | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #4795 | |||
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Genre: | Farce | |||||
| Parts: | Male | 7 | Female | 3 | ||
Parts other: | - | |||||
Notes: | written with Kay Bannerman | |||||
Synopsis: | Man and women come to Brighton to meet their new American Boss, difficulties ensue as they both seek to prove they are securely married to their respective spouses | |||||
Further Reference: | - | |||||
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Love And Marriage | ||
| 1st Produced: | - - - | 1956 | ||||
Company: | n/a | |||||
| 1st Published: | I don't think it has been published. Try emailing Playwright or Agent where listed at top of page. | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #4796 | |||
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Genre: | n/a | |||||
| Parts: | Male | - | Female | - | ||
Parts other: | - | |||||
Notes: | written with Kay Bannerman | |||||
Synopsis: |
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Further Reference: | - | |||||
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Love At Law | ||
| 1st Produced: | - - - | - - - | ||||
Company: | n/a | |||||
| 1st Published: | I don't think it has been published. Try emailing Playwright or Agent where listed at top of page. | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #4797 | |||
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Genre: | Comedy | |||||
| Parts: | Male | - | Female | - | ||
Parts other: | - | |||||
Notes: | written with Kay Bannerman | |||||
Synopsis: |
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Further Reference: | - | |||||
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Nest Egg, The | ||
| 1st Produced: | - - - | 1952 | ||||
Company: | n/a | |||||
| 1st Published: | I don't think it has been published. Try emailing Playwright or Agent where listed at top of page. | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #4798 | |||
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Genre: | n/a | |||||
| Parts: | Male | - | Female | - | ||
Parts other: | - | |||||
Notes: | written with Kay Bannerman | |||||
Synopsis: |
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Further Reference: | - | |||||
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No My Darling Daughter | ||
| 1st Produced: | - - - | - - - | ||||
Company: | n/a | |||||
| 1st Published: | I don't think it has been published. Try emailing Playwright or Agent where listed at top of page. | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #4799 | |||
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Genre: | Comedy | |||||
| Parts: | Male | - | Female | - | ||
Parts other: | - | |||||
Notes: | written with Kay Bannerman | |||||
Synopsis: |
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Further Reference: | - | |||||
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Once A Rake | ||
| 1st Produced: | - - - | 1957 | ||||
Company: | n/a | |||||
| 1st Published: | Evans Bros, London, 1959 | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #4800 | |||
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Genre: | Comedy | |||||
| Parts: | Male | - | Female | - | ||
Parts other: | - | |||||
Notes: | written with Kay Bannerman | |||||
Synopsis: |
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Further Reference: | - | |||||
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She Was Only An Admiral's Daughter | ||
| 1st Produced: | Richmond Theatre, Richmond, Surrey | 1971 | ||||
Company: | n/a | |||||
| 1st Published: | Samuel French, London, 1974 | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #4801 | |||
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Genre: | Comedy | |||||
| Parts: | Male | 4 | Female | 2 | ||
Parts other: | - | |||||
Notes: | written with Kay Bannerman | |||||
Synopsis: | Polly borrows her brother's flat to meet prospective bridegrooms from a marriage bureau, mistaken identity and a laundry chute all help the action | |||||
Further Reference: | - | |||||
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Six Of The Best | ||
| 1st Produced: | Folkestone | 1964 | ||||
Company: | n/a | |||||
| 1st Published: | Samuel French, London, 1963 | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #4802 | |||
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Genre: | Farce | |||||
| Parts: | Male | 4 | Female | 2 | ||
Parts other: | - | |||||
Notes: | written with Kay Bannerman | |||||
Synopsis: |
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Further Reference: | - | |||||
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Snowman, The | ||
| 1st Produced: | - - - | 1965 | ||||
Company: | n/a | |||||
| 1st Published: | I don't think it has been published. Try emailing Playwright or Agent where listed at top of page. | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #4803 | |||
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Genre: | n/a | |||||
| Parts: | Male | - | Female | - | ||
Parts other: | - | |||||
Notes: | written with Kay Bannerman | |||||
Synopsis: |
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Further Reference: | - | |||||
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Take Zero | ||
| 1st Produced: | - - - | 1974 | ||||
Company: | n/a | |||||
| 1st Published: | I don't think it has been published. Try emailing Playwright or Agent where listed at top of page. | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #4804 | |||
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Genre: | n/a | |||||
| Parts: | Male | - | Female | - | ||
Parts other: | - | |||||
Notes: | written with Kay Bannerman | |||||
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Further Reference: | - | |||||
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