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Salient. An Organ of Student Opinion at Victoria University, Wellington N.Z. Vol. 22, No. 10. September 14, 1959

"Annoyance in the Theatre"

"Annoyance in the Theatre"

Canterbury University's "The Inca of Perusalem", written by G. B. Shaw and produced by Murray H. Alford, was presented on the second night of the Drama Festival. It was in complete contrast to the previous night's productions. When first produced, this play was not well received, owing to the author's frank treatment of totalitarianism and democracy.

The adjudicator said, however, that "annoyance was essential in the theatre." Shaw's great command of English prose made good acting material, and pace was essential. He felt that the Canter-bury cast had achieved only a one dimensional pace, with no variety within the lines.

The whole play needed more care and a closer study of the context, and Mr. Carey was critical of the lighting effects.

The production was redeemed by the sincerity and characterisation of Barbara Jones' performance as Ermyntrude. Aileen Payner, as the Princess, and Max Hickey, as the Inca, played their parts capably.