Day of the Drongo

Day of the Drongo was a 1964 British television play based on script by Bruce Stewart and directed by Eric Tayler.[1]

One review called it "tiresome, naive, straining after comedy."[2]

Premise

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

  • 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

It aired as part of the First Night anthology. It was Bruce Stewart's first play for the BBC.

References

  1. ^ "First Night drama production". The Stage. 2 January 1964. p. 19.
  2. ^ "Naive straining". Birmingham Evening Mail. 6 January 1964. p. 5.
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