Salient. An Organ of Student Opinion at Victoria College, Wellington, N.Z. Vol. 10, No. 10. July 16, 1947

Drama's Best Yet

Drama's Best Yet

After battling through stormy seas of public apathy, College criticism and Executive reluctance to finance further failures, it seems that the Dramatic Club with Sam Williams at the helm of its major production, is now emerging into calmer waters. Victoria's major production this year should equal if not eclipse both Canterbury's Shakespearean efforts and Auckland's Ibsenism.

The classical tragedy of Œdipus—the Infernal Machine—by the French dramatist Jean Cocteau, is an ambitious undertaking—not only from a dramatic but from a technical point of view. Under the direction of Sam Williams (recently applauded for his performance in "Murder in the Cathedral") assisted by Maria Dronke, and with a cast headed by Edith Campion, Dorian Saker and Frances Mulrennan, the play is taking excellent shape. There is excellent scope for artistic and impressive costuming and sets, and Mr. Williams' design is something new for N.Z.

"The Infernal Machine" will begin a season of three nights on August 7th, at the Technical College Hall. Box plans open at D.I.C. on Wednesday, July 30. Before that date, however, there is much to be done and it you are able to give any assistance either in property making (contact Bob Barraclough) or in advertising and ticket selling, contact Mike Benge immediately. It is proposed to make free seats available to students who are willing to assist in ticket selling—so be on the mark for this. Remember that this is not only a Drama Club undertaking—it must have the full interest and support of the College to make it the success it deserves to be.

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