I think Michael Cashman made Colin Russell so successful because he is a gay man. I'd never argue for somebody having to be a part to do it - you don't have to be a murderer to play Othello - and I think the two young girls [who played Della and Binnie] did what they could, but they couldn't really give the programme any help."
I believe Michael Cashman's success with Colin Russell was largely due to his being a gay man. I wouldn't advocate for someone needing to be a certain way to excel - you don't have to be a killer to play Othello - and I think the two young actresses [who played Della and Binnie] did their best, but they couldn't significantly contribute to the show.