Based on script by Bruce Stewart. Directed by New Zealander Eric Tayler.
Premise
It tells the story of Bluey, the show-struck barman of a lonely sheep station in the town of Munjurra.
Two shomen come to town and Blue sees a chance of fulfilling a life-long ambition.
He risks his life savings promoting a burlesque show.
* John Meillon as Bluey
* Madge Ryan as Mercy Greely
* Derek Francis as Goldie Fairchild
* Monica Maughan as Rita
* Ed Devereaux as Digger Davis
* John Tate as Larkin
* Bernard Shine as Ned
* Bruce Beeby as Jack
* Jerold Wells as Father Foley
* Gwenda Wilson as Nora Moody
* Douglas Cummings as Matt Moody
* Paddy Frost as Sue
* Frances Dunn as Jayne
* Laura Carle as Hazel
* Christina Artemis as Chorus Girl
* Roslyn De Winter as Chorus Girl
* Sandra Scriven as Chorus Girl
* Walter Sparrow as Trog
* John Morris as Johnny Driver
* Roy Patrick as Triper
Production
It aired as part of the First Night anthology. It was Bruce Stewart's first play for the BBC.
Produced by John Elliot. Production Design by Tony Abbott. Vincent Tilsley was script editor.
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| The Stage 2 Jan 1964 p 19 |
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| Crew Chronicle 11 Jan 1964 |
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| The Stage 2 Jan 1964 p 19 |
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| Evening Sentinel 1 Jan 1964 |
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| Coventry 4 Jan 1964 |
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| Birmingham Evening Dispath 5 Jan 1964 |
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