The Cast

The production of an Extravaganza is no easy Job, especially when you realise that there are about eighty people taking part, and at least double that number as "back room boys." Once again Huddy Williamson reigns supreme as stage manager. The music director. Is Garth Young, but just as "Salient" was going to press the news arrived that he is seriously ill in hospital, and it is very doubtful whether he will be up in time for the opening night.

Special congratulations must go to Jim Hutchison the chief author of "The Suckers." There are some really witty scenes and unfortunately the blue pencil had to be applied rather heavily. But the [unclear: final] result is sure to please most people. Peggy Thom is looking after the wardrobe and although we have not had the chance to see any of her creations we are promised some really elaborate costumes. It seems that the male ballet will provide a lot of scope for Peggy's imagination. In one scene, for instance, they are all to be attired as flowers. Each member of the ballet is to be provided with Marilyn Monroe dimensions executed in kapok.

Rosemary Lovegrove has the lead as Ophelia Jane. After his success in last year's Extrav. It is not surprising that Dennis Brown has the male lead as Claude Among other members of the cast are Derek Homewood and Tony Ferrers as Holy Keith and Sempleton respectively. These two are really outstanding and are screamingly funny. They both have a wonderful sense of comedy anil unless we are very much mistaken, will steal the show.

Pat Christie has a big job on her hands to try and instil grace into the men's ballet. But for her, the conversion of burly footballers into fragile flowers has become a habit.