Day of the Drongo

Day of the Drongo was a 1964 British television play based on script by Bruce Stewart and directed by Eric Tayler.[1]

One review called it "tiresome, naive, straining after comedy."[2]

Premise

It tells the story of Bluey, the show-struck barman of a lonely sheep station in the town of Munjurra. Two showmen come to town and Blue sees a chance of fulfilling a life-long ambition. He risks his life savings promoting a burlesque show.

Cast
  • 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.

References
  1. "First Night drama production". The Stage. 2 January 1964. p. 19.
  2. "Naive straining". Birmingham Evening Mail. 6 January 1964. p. 5.
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