The Splinter of
Glass is a play written by Miss Maxwell-Perry, the new English teacher
at St. Ronan’s, in Susan’s Trying Term. It is based on Hans Andersen’s Snow
Queen. The leading role of Kay is given to Gabrielle Gascoigne and the part of
Gerda goes to Susan’s friend Elizabeth Rogers. The play is described as
poetical in some parts and "screamingly funny" in others. On the night it is
performed, The Splinter of Glass is attended by influential friends of Selina
Gascoigne’s: Lady Harrington, Julian Barwith and Tony Cassel, the latter two
being producers. Mr. Barwith is so impressed by the play that he decides to
produce it for a television broadcast. He wants to transport the play to London
but is convinced by Miss Phillimore, the head mistress at St. Ronan’s, to film the
play at the school. The play is broadcast live on the last day of term.
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