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A provincial tour of Pagan in the Parlour began in September 1952 and it appeared that the play would be a hit.

However, Hermione Baddeley, starring in the play as the cannibal " Noo-ga ," was drinking heavily and began engaging in bizarre antics and disrupting performances.

Because she had a run of the play contract she could not be replaced and so producers were forced to close the show.