"A Hot Summer Night"

we like to think that in the Commonwealth there is little or no racial discrimination, but unfortunately this major problem of the world today does exist, and we cannot shut our eyes to it. "A Hot Summer Night", the Nelson Repertory Society's latest production which will open its season tonight, has as its theme the racial conflict in England and its effect on family life, industry, and trade unionism. We attended rehearsals one evening and can assure the theatre–going public that this is a gripping play, chock full of action and impact. It is produced by Frona King.

Climax is when Nell (Joanna Ladds), attempts to stab daughter Kathie (Yvonne Staig) but is prevented from doing so by her trade union secretary husband Jacko Palmer (John Miller).

Kathie and West Indian Sonny Lincoln (David Perrott), with whom she is in love, during a happy moment

Nell, worried and distraught, wants only the best for daughter Kathie

Kathie confides her troubles to Jacko's father, Grandpapa (Bob Rodwell) and finds a sympathetic listener.

Nell attempts to shake sense into Kathie.

Judy Gomez (Rita Freestone), who is married to a Ves Indian, describes life as the wife of a coloured man.

Before Jacko and Sonny have a heart–to–hearter, Kathie tells Jacko not to worry and that she won't change

Jacko, always busy as a union secretary, learns some home truths about his family life.

Sitting in the garden, Nell, Frank Stephene, another union man (George Banbow), Jacko and Grandpapa talk over union affairs

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The Nelson Photo News

No 29 : March 30, 1963

"A Hot Summer Night"