Judy      Hell, no. What we do is – I mean, the two of us, what we … I’m sorry, I forgot the question.

Radio Interviewer      The stories in the –

Judy      Oh yes, yes. I sit up with Mickey in the evenings and we read it all and laugh like drains. (She laughs.)

Radio Interviewer      Your speaking, of course, of your current ‘beau’ – Mickey Deans.

Judy      You know – I’ll tell you what’s the reason I’m distracted. It’s the top you’re wearing. It’s kaleidoscopic.

Radio Interviewer      Well, our listeners will have to take your word for that.

Judy      Yes they will! Is your sex life as colourful as your sweater?!

He lets out an embarassed laugh, then rapidly changes subject.

Radio Interviewer      Let’s talk now about your concert at the Talk of the Town. Six whole weeks.

Judy      I think they’re seeing how many shows I can do before I fall over. Are you coming to see me Brian?

Radio Interviewer      I am indeed. Although my name is Donald.

Judy      Oh! … As in the Duck?

Radio Interviewer      I suppose so …

Judy      I’m sorry – that was very rude. I’m not quite myself today. Please forgive me. You must come and have dinner with me and my fiancé after the show one night. Okay? We’ll go out, the three of us – Mickey, Donald and – (referring to herself) Goofy!

They both chuckle at this.

Radio Interviewer      I would love to.

Judy      Good … Love to what?

Radio Interviewer      … You invited me to dinner.

Judy      Did I really? I’m always doing that. I’ll invite anybody! (Judy realises the interviewer is offended but soldiers on) … One day they’ll all turn up and it’ll be terrible – just terrible. It’s really all – … I’m sorry, this isn’t going very well.

Radio Interviewer      No, no, it’s absolutely – … I expect you’re focused on your concert tonight.

Judy      I have a concert tonight? Oh yes – I suppose I must have. Though how on earth they expect me to – … Does this place have a liquor cabinet? I mean, my God, how you all survive on tea I will never – (She gives up.)… Can I go now?

Radio Interviewer      … Well, of course – You must be a very busy lady.

Judy      You can just put on a record, right?

Radio Interviewer      Yes, that’s the easy bit. Ladies and gentlemen – Miss Judy Garland!

Music kicks in immediately. Blackout and we move sharply into a concert sequence. The band is revealed again. This is Judy singing at her best, on excellent form –

SONG MEDLEY
‘FOR ME AND MY GAL’
‘YOU MADE ME LOVE YOU.’
‘THE TROLLEY SONG’

At the end of the routine – blackout.

Scene Five

The hotel suite, later that night. Mickey is on the telephone. Anthony is checking under the piano, looking for hidden pills.