An Angel at My Table (1990)
Overview
Based on the autobiographical work of New Zealand writer Janet Frame, this production depicts the author at various stage of her life. Afflicted with mental and emotional issues, Frame grows up in an impoverished family and experiences numerous tragedies while still in her youth, including the deaths of two of her siblings. Portrayed as an adult by Kerry Fox, Frame finds acclaim for her writing while still in a mental institution, and her success helps her move on with her life.
Cast
Kerry Fox
Janet Frame
Alexia Keogh
Janet Frame as a child
Kevin J. Wilson
Father
Brenda Kendall
Miss Botting
Faye Flegg
Doctor
Timothy Bartlett
Gussy Dymock
