Many stories are contained between the canvas seats and oak arches of the famous Radio Theatre, Barcaldine and Bullring Music will be bringing some of those stories back to life in the song The Radio Theatre on their eagerly awaited CD. Particular reference in the lyrics is made to an erotic Italian scorcher titled World by Night, (Mondo di Notte - see Radio Theatre Links - adults only please) which was screened at the Radio in the early 60's, much to the delight of the town's youth and Mrs Wilkie. (It wasn't till the end of that decade that the Barcy youth were again treated to such worldy cinema, when the Radio screened a young newd Helen Mirrin - co-starring with James Mason - in Age of Consent.) See Radio Theatre Links.
Tagged as a "shockumentary", World by Night provided a great deal of conversation among the lads in the alcoves at the Astoria Cafe. Without giving too much away, the lyrics are tinged with pathos, as a particular youth is foiled in all his attempts to see the picture.
Radio theatre then... ....and now
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When 'Alfie' came to town, I know some [not me of course] who were entertained for 10 minutes after climbing the tree out the paddock side. Theere used to be a hall there................?
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