Mrs. Pretty and The Premier

The Premier has decided that being married would be good for his image. He asks his stenographer for advice: (Premier) Good. Just jot me down a precis of the points made by your fifteen admirers when proposing - the points that specially appealed to you. (Stenographer) I'm afraid, sir, that what most appealed to me could not be expressed in words. In fact, it wasn't words. But no, sir. The subject is too sacred.... (Premier)...But you could tell me how they began. The opening address, eh? How did they lead up? (Stenographer) Most of 'em just kissed me, sir. It seemed to give them confidence. (Premier) But I couldn't possibly start like that. (Stenographer) It's always done sir.... - Summary by ToddHW

Cast list:

Herbert Dix, The Premier's Chief Private Secretary: Peter Musgrove

Effie Bimm, Stenographer in the Premier's Room: Devorah Allen

Gregory, Chief Messenger at Parliament House: alanmapstone

William Power, Premier: Son of the Exiles

Patrick O'Reilly, A Constituent: TJ Burns

Edward Vyce, The Party Whip: Leanne Yau

Martha Callender, The Premier's Sister: Beth Thomas

Charles Lukin, Reporter on The Tribune: Tomas Peter

Helen Pretty, A widow, the owner of Wyonora Estate: Sonia

Mrs. Cusack, A friend of Mrs. Pretty's: Sandra Schmit

Vernon Harrington, Leader of the Opposition: MajorToast

Maid: Leanne Yau

Stage Directions and Editing by: ToddHW