Hay Fever
Synopsis
Set in a British country house in the 1920s, Hay Fever follows the outlandish bevaiour of the Bliss family when they each invite a guest to spend the weekend. Best described as a cross between high farce and a comedy of manners, Hay Fever is one of Coward's most popular plays.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cedric Messina
- Screenplay & Story
- Noël Coward, Richard Langridge
- Original Score
- Jim Parker
- Original Title
- Hay Fever
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cedric Messina
Noël Coward, Richard Langridge
Jim Parker
Phil Southby
Cedric Messina
Department Leadership Roster
Noël Coward
Writer
Cedric Messina
Producer
Cedric Messina
Director
Phil Southby
Editor
Cecilia Brereton
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hay Fever
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What is Hay Fever about?
Set in a British country house in the 1920s, Hay Fever follows the outlandish bevaiour of the Bliss family when they each invite a guest to spend the weekend. Best described as a cross between high farce and a comedy of manners, Hay Fever is one of Coward's most popular plays.
Who directed Hay Fever?
Hay Fever was directed by Cedric Messina.
Who stars in Hay Fever?
The principal cast of Hay Fever includes Penelope Keith, Paul Eddington, Patricia Hodge, Benjamin Whitrow, Joan Sims.
When was Hay Fever released and how long is it?
Hay Fever was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Hay Fever?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hay Fever was composed by Jim Parker.