Maynard School, Exeter

‘The staff and pupils of the Maynard School, Exeter, are to be heartily congratulated upon the success that attended an initial presentation of “A Kiss for Cinderella” by Sir James Barrie which took place last evening before a large audience in the School Assembly Hall. Further performances will be given this afternoon at 2.30 and to-morrow night at 7.30 … Although, in point of fact, it is a war play, “A Kiss for Cinderella” holds an appeal that is just as effective now that the stress of war is past’. Exeter and Plymouth Gazette, 25 January 1924. ‘At the beginning of the spring term [Maynard School, Exeter] produced Sir James Barrie’s play “A Kiss for Cinderella.” Miss Falconer as stage manager had a great part in making the play such a success. The performances resulted in a profit of £125, which was added to the School Extension and Equipment fund. (Applause.)’. Headmistress’s speech at Speech Day, 30 January 1925, reported in the Exeter and Plymouth Gazette, 31 January 1925.