It All Takes Time
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| It All Takes Time | |
|---|---|
| Written by | John Watson |
| Directed by | John Appleton |
| Date premiered | May 15, 1952 |
| Place premiered | Independent Theatre Sydney |
| Original language | English |
| Subject | immigration |
| Genre | drama |
It All Takes Time is a 1952 Australian stage play by John Watson. It concerned immigration.[1]
The play was one of a series of dramas on immigration to Australia around this time, others including the radio serial Stranger Come In.[2]
The cast of the original production included Grant Taylor and Aileen Britton.[3] The Daily Telegraph said it "shows a good knowledge of the vernacular and a good insight into the points of view of both old and New Australians."[4] The Sydney Morning Herald critic thought "The play is immature and ill constructed, with crude comedy gags and threadbare platitudes fighting each other for three hours in an attempt to get the upper hand."[5] The Bulletin said the play "has its moments of laughter, but is rather wordy and lacking in action."[6]
It was presented in Melbourne in 1953.[7]