MR. CYRIL MAUDE AS "GRUMPY"

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 54, 27 November 1917, Page 3

MR. CYRIL MAUDE AS "GRUMPY"

"Prom the realm of old ago thei dramat iats have drawn tho character of Grumpy, fa wS the crochets, the lovablencaa. the keen Intellect, the irritable temper, and the knowledge of human natuic of tho septuagenarian, K. 0., are brought out with a striking nuturaluess, but tho ."fj 0 " 0 i irreat as it is. lias been amplified and elorlttcd by the consummate r skill and artistio genius of Mr. Oynl Maudo, writes the oritic of the "Australasian. It w impossiblo that Horace Hodges and i. Wigney Perclval, when they designed th® character, could havo foreseen t''° vellous mako-up, the indescribable attention to detail, .the whims, humours, and expressions, which Mr. Oynl ilaude has wovoil into it. Only a of stageoraft an aotor great in imagination# ana wealthy in the observation and appreciation of tho characteristics of old age could have moulded and developed the dramatic embryo of Andrew Bulhvant into the outstanding characterisation of 'Grumpy,'" said a leading Sydney critic of Mr Maude's performance. It is stated by the J. 0. Williamson management, under whose direction Mr. Maudo will appear, that the engagement of the famous comedian is the most important aud most expensive contract that has been entered into by this firm for many years. The play is fresh from a phenomenally successful tour throughout America, and has more recently concluded remarkable seasons in both Melbourne and Sydney. Tho conipauy supporting Mr. Maude includes several English artists of first rank. The season, which is for nine nights only, will commence at the Grand Opera House tonight at 8 o'clock. "Grumpy" will be presented till Saturday night next, inclusive.