Salient. The Newspaper of Victoria University College. Vol. 19, No. 7. June 16, 1955
Pungent Script
Pungent Script
The script, written by Jim Hutchison, Gavin Loe et al., was fast-moving and topical, pungent and humorous; it reminded old-timers of the brilliant pre-war efforts of Ron Meek who set a standard for modern Extravs. Produced by Bill Sheat, whose capabilities and experience once more proved invaluable, and performed by a cast of high and even quality. Extrav. '55 could hardly fail to impress.
- Said Premier S.G. ("I'm really a wonderful guy") Holland: "I thought I played my part very well."
- Said producer Sheat: "It was a lousey show!"
- Said composer Richard Rogers. "The music was familiar."
Local colour was introduced to the show in script changes before the Hastings tour; a prominent person of the district in income tax troubles and a well-known antiaquafluoridationist received their share of the borax. Both hero and in Hastings Extrav. was in keeping with the words of the recitative to the final chorus:
"Everything that happens is the year is lampooned in Extrav......"