20 Aug-6 Sep 1957
The first performance, conducted by the composer, took place on 20 August 1957 at the Shakespearean Festival in Stratford and was followed by performances on 23, 28, 30 August and 3, 4 and 6 September. The performances on 3 and 4 September were conducted by Charles Mackerras, the Director of the Festival. These photographs were taken at the last Shakespearean Festival performance in Stratford, Ontario.
The cast was: Jennifer Vyvyan (the Governess); Judith Pierce (Mrs Grose); Peter Pears (Quint); Michael Hartnett (Miles); Olive Dyer (Flora) and Arda Mandikian (Miss Jessel).
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