Day of the Drongo
Day of the Drongo was a 1964 British television play based on a script by Bruce Stewart and directed by Eric Tayler.[1]
One review called it "tiresome, naive, straining after comedy."[2]
Premise
[edit]It tells the story of Bluey, the show-struck barman of a lonely sheep station in the town of Munjurra. Two showmen come to town and Blue sees a chance of fulfilling a life-long ambition. He risks his life savings promoting a burlesque show.
Cast
[edit]- John Meillon as Bluey
- Madge Ryan as Mercy Greely
- Derek Francis as Goldie Fairchild
- Monica Maughan as Rita
- Ed Devereaux as Digger Davis
- John Tate as Larkin
- Bernard Shine as Ned
- Bruce Beeby as Jack
- Jerold Wells as Father Foley
- Gwenda Wilson as Nora Moody
- Douglas Cummings as Matt Moody
- Paddy Frost as Sue
- Frances Dunn as Jayne
- Laura Carle as Hazel
- Christina Artemis as Chorus Girl
- Roslyn De Winter as Chorus Girl
- Sandra Scriven as Chorus Girl
- Walter Sparrow as Trog
- John Morris as Johnny Driver
- Roy Patrick as Triper
Production
[edit]It aired as part of the First Night anthology. It was Bruce Stewart's first play for the BBC.
References
[edit]- ^ "First Night drama production". The Stage. 2 January 1964. p. 19.
- ^ "Naive straining". Birmingham Evening Mail. 6 January 1964. p. 5.
External links
[edit]- Day of the Drongo at Genome BBC