“Back Seat Drivers” was performed on Fri 1, and Sat 2 April, 1949 at the Theatre Royal
 Back Seat Drivers advert Townsville Daily Bulletin Tues 29 March 1949 |  Back Seat Drivers advert Townsville Daily Bulletin Fri 1 April 1949 |
| Townsville Theatrical Society ‘Back Seat Drivers’, Theatre Royal Fri 1 and Sat 2 April, 1949 Cast John Wilson……………………………. Eric Rees Cuthbert Moffat……………………. Bill Caldwell Wilson’s wife…………………………. Janice Hamilton Moffat’s wife…………………………. Mavis Donald Peter Simms…………………………… Ron Forno Simms’ wife……………………………. Yvonne Williams Austin Spence………………………… Keith Brazier Amy Webb-Stephens…………….. Beryl Stabler Goofie, a handyman……………….. Doug Stortenbecker 'Back Seat Drivers' deals with the efforts of the wives of two business men, John Wilson and Cuthbert Moffat, to cure their husbands of their investment activities. The bogus company, Larmco, is formed, to manufacture egg boiling timers, 'handy for brides end amateurs.' The story embraces many extremely funny situations. |
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 Back Seat Drivers review Townsville Daily Bulletin Sat 2 April 1949 |
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| Article above reads: 'BACK SEAT DRIVERS' The Townsville Theatrical Society made a welcome reappearance at the Theatre Royal last night, and chose a welcome vehicle for it, the comedy, 'Back Seat Drivers'. There was big crowd present and patrons were treated to some splendid comedy. 'Back Seat Drivers' deals with the efforts of the wives of two business men, John Wilson and Cuthbert Moffat, to cure their husbands of their investment acti vities. The bogus company, Larmco, is formed, to manufacture egg boiling timers, 'handy for brides end amateurs.' The story embraces many extremely funny situations and the cast look full advantage of them, to stage a really smart comedy. As John Wilson and Cuthbert Moffat, around whom the story revolves. Eric Rees and Bill Caldwell acted splendidly and Janice Hamilton and Mavis Donald were excellent as the wives. Peter Simms an acquaintance of Wilson's, was well played by Ron Forno, with Yvonne Williams lending capable support as his wife. Keith Brazier was the smooth customer, Austin Spence, to a nicety. Beryl Stabler did equally well as Amy Webb-Stephens, a lone widow, and Doug Stortenbecker was well cast as Goofie, a handyman. Altogether, it was a splendidly balanced cast. Each member did all that was asked by the author; not one part was overdone, and all the players have every reason to be pleased with their effort. Townsville has reason for gratification at the formation of its Theatrical Society, and the presentation of plays such as this. The plays lose nothing of their appeal in the hands of these amateurs, who have solid support from every side, production, music, lighting, etc., and we look forward to seeing many more of them. 'Back Seat Drivers' will be repeated in the Theatre Royal to-night and another big house is certain. |
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