H. E. Bates H. E. Bates Herbert Ernest Bates, CBE (16 May 1905 – 29 January 1974), better known as H.E. Bates, was an English writer and author. His best-known works include "Love for Lydia", "The Darling Buds of May", and "My Uncle Silas". H.E. Bates was born on 16 May 1905 in Rushden, Northamptonshire, and educated at Kettering Grammar School. After leaving school, he worked as a reporter and a warehouse clerk. Many of his stories depict life in the rural Midlands of England, particularly his native Northamptonshire. Bates was partial to taking long walks around the Northamptonshire countryside and this often
Darling of the Day Stewart, Lady Vale – Vivienne Martin, Cabby/ Constable/ Mrs Leek – Myra Sands, Doctor/ Bert – Lee William-Davis, Daphne – Nicola Bryan, Alf – Adam Dutton, Rosey – Cristin Curtin, Sydney/ Judge – Michael Storrs, Duncan Farll – Chris Stanton, Attendant – Emma Hatton Mark Warman – Musical Director & piano Ian Marshall Fisher – Director Darling of the Day Darling of the Day is a musical with a book by Nunnally Johnson, lyrics by E.Y. Harburg, and music by Jule Styne. It is based on Arnold Bennett's novel "Buried Alive" and his play "The Great Adventure". The show closed