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Salient. The Newspaper of Victoria University College. Vol. 20, No. 5. June 14, 1956
[Introduction]
More liquorish than lickerish, Extrav. 1956 was undoubtedly the best variety show in town. Gay songs, bright costumes and exuberant spirits—together with the strongest group of principals for some years—produced a show that everyone should have seen.
Producer Rich revealed Varsity talent with a lavish hand; in the struggle between humour and the script only the audience was the winner. From Wilf ("No Credit") Owen to the Rt. Hons. themselves (not to mention a couple of recent knights on their daze off), from the biggest bloomer to the smallest brain, the galaxy of political nondescripts appeared in familiar guise, cavorted merrily from the Far West to the Deep Freeze South and finished knee-deep in chorus and carousel in the Upper Gym.
As Sid, old Extravite Dennis Brown sustained a familiar role with too few opportunities to display his pleasant singing voice.
Rosemary Lovergrove's tremendous stage personality communicated zest to every scene, and a nasally-clear voice left no word unheard and no turn unstoned.
Sylvienne Cockburn as Sally exuberated attractively; both cast and audience have taken her to their heart.