J. C. WILLIAMSON, LTD.

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 19142, 27 October 1927, Page 7

J. C. WILLIAMSON, LTD.

c gilbert and SULLIVXN operas Uier 00- 01 the most successful tours of Australia, the Gilbert and Sullivan Comic Opera Company will open next Tuesday in Christchurcli. The first production will be the old-new opera, ' •Kuiiiigore"—old because it was composed and fortj jears a~o: new because, for reasons of State, it his been explained (certain allusions to Prance were resented at the time) it _ was not included in the usual repertoire 01 Gilbert and Sullivan gems. Now all tnat has massed and "Ruddigore" has assuredly come into it' own The beautiful music shows Sullivan at his best, while Gilbert has produced one of his cleverest "books." There are many delichtt'ul solos and duet?, .and iii these Miss Strella Wilson (soprano), and Mr James Hav (tenor) are heard to distinct advantage. Mr'Hav is also -responsible for the production Others in prominent rcles are Charles Walenn, John Kalston, Bernard Manning, I»3tti Itussell (who plays the difficult part of "Mad Margaret"), Winifred Williamson, and the company is generally recognised as one of the strongest and ablest ever sent to the Dominion. The scenery in "Ruddi»ore" is described as beautiful, and the dressing magnificent, the second act being particularly striking- "Ruddigore" will be produced for but three nights, with a matinee on Wednesday next, and it will be followed by nightlv changes, "The Mikado," "Patience," ."Yeomen of tho Guard," " IoIallt he." "Gondoliers," "Pinafore," "Princess Ida." "Pirates of Penzance." Matineea will ba given on Wednesdays and Saturday*. The bos plans for the season open at The Bristol tomorrow (Friday) morning.