Day of the Drongo

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

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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

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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