Initially the great concern was, despite the interests of the popular press, to remove all notions of a gimmicky production and this was successfully accomplished. The audiences immediately accepted the strange sight of girls from P.G.G.S. treading the boards of the Spencer Briggs Hall with skill and enthusiasm.

Steven Jones, as the General, was quite impressive and brought a sensible interpretation to the script. Barry Jonsberg (Hooper Moulsworth) maintained his American accent and had a powerful delivery, whilst Philip Ashton (Vadim Romanoff ) was rather stiff and formal , using gestures perhaps beyond the bounds of the character. Tony Stein (Igor Romanoff) gave a sound portrayal in spite of his lack of stage experience, but as the tender scenes with Juliet (played very capably by Barbara May) developed, he lapsed somewhat as the strain told. John Robinson (Spy) was far tod conscious of the presence of the audience and played the part for laughs - almost waiting for audience approval before delivering his "punch-lines". Carol Quirk (Beulah.) was just right as the demanding and dominant American wife, but Janet Longman as the Russian equivalent, needed a little more liveliness to quicken the pace. Derek French (Freddie) had difficulty with his accent, and his wooden stage gestures Left something to be desired. George Wood (Archbishop) was a remarkably decrepit person, and brought a degree of relevance to the part .