The original production premiered at the Independent Theatre in Sydney,[2] directed by Haydee Seldon and presented by Peter Scriven.

[3] In January 1957 it was reported Peter Scriven and Alan Burke were working on the book for an Australian musical comedy for the Elizabethan Theatre Trust.

[4] In April 1957 Scriven returned to Australia after a six week trip overseas and announced the Trust would produce its first musical comedy soon.

[5] In the final event the Trust would present Lola Montez, written by Burke, and Scriven's musical, Nex' Town, debuted at the Independent.

"[10] The Jewish Times said "The Aussie flavor desperately weaves throughout like the illustrated smell from a freshly cooked pie in animated cartoon.