Long-standing members of The Questors, especially, will have fond memories of Betty Ogden, who died on April 6th aged 87.
Betty was a devotee of Theatre. For many years she was secretary of the Vic-Wells
Association and organised its fabled Annual Ball. She joined The Questors in the early forties and played innumerable parts of enormous variety. Her forte was
perhaps high comedy but one remembers, too, a vast gallery of 'more serious' roles.
In addition to the many qualities of a sensitive actress she possessed two attributes
which are increasingly rare on today's stages; a graceful carriage and a beautiful
speaking voice. To play opposite her was sheer delight. To read her name on a programme was to be assured that one performance, at least, was in safe hands.
She also played her part in The Questors administration and was a member of the
Committee of Management for many formative years. She was especially valued as a
social organiser and many will remember happy visits to Stratford organised by Betty.
She was greatly loved and admired by all who knew her and The Questors will be
poorer without her.
Long-standing members of The Questors, especially, will have fond memories of Betty Ogden, who died on April 6th aged 87.
of a sensitive actress she possessed two attributes
which are increasingly rare on today's stages; a graceful carriage and a beautiful
speaking voice. To play opposite her was sheer delight. To read her name on a programme was to be assured that one performance, at least, was in safe hands.