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......"