The Countess lives in her East European palace, oblivious to the new regime that has moved in. After the war Volubin, a Marxist writer, is instructed to obtain from her the keys to her wine-cellar, which are needed for a celebration dinner. First shown in 1970, this play charts the transition of dictatorial power in the 20th century.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Celia JohnsonNot listed | Not listed |
 Peter VaughanNot listed | Not listed |
 Sydney TaflerNot listed | Not listed |
 Bernard KayNot listed | Not listed |
 Patsy ByrneNot listed | Not listed |
| JJon RollasonNot listed | Not listed |
| PPeter JessonNot listed | Not listed |