An Angel at My Table

Based on the autobiographies of Janet Frame

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.

CastCrewDetailsGenres

Kerry FoxJanet Frame

Alexia KeoghJanet Frame as a child

KKaren FergussonJanet Frame as a teenager

IIris ChurnMother

JJessie MuneJanet Frame as a baby

Kevin J. WilsonFather

EEdith CampionMiss Lindsay

FFrancesca CollinsBaby Jane

MMelina BerneckerMyrtle

MMark MorrisonBruddie Frame as child

KKatherine Murray-CowperYoung Isabel

MMark ThomsonBilly Delaware

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