"The Ascent of F6." By W. H. Auden and Christopher Isherwood, presented by the Drama Society of the Teachers' Training College on July 13, 1[unclear: ¼], 15, in the Collide Hall.

Wellington has become accustomed to dramatic society efforts which are particularly satisfying to the cast, their friends and relations and the treasurer. They are even sometimes entertaining. Somebody once said that, "if a thing was worth doing it was worth doing badly." Before seeing the play a person with a knowledge of drama must have felt that this was the only attitude which would explain this production. The difficulties are immense. Five types of setting, with variations, in about twelve scenes with numerous insets. Long scenes in verse. A large cast. There can be little doubt that the difficulties would have deterred any other group in Wellington, including the major societies. But the important thing is that the play itself is really worth doing under any circumstances.