"THE PINK LADY"

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 191, 8 May 1919, Page 3

"THE PINK LADY"

RADIANT COMEDY REVIVED "The Pink Lady," which was revived by tlie Royal Comic Opera Company in tho Grand Opera House last night, is among tlio brightest and gayest of the musical comedies that have been intro. ! duml to' New Zealand audiences during recent years. It won immediate, success when it was first produced here, and tho big audience Hint watched last night's performance proved that its popularity is still strong. The comedy has an entertaining plot, which is not allowed to bo buried beneath a mass of extraneous matter, and it is distinguished by tho fact that its Ivrics, though comparatively few in number, are particularly pleasing in quality. .-Nobody who has heard the swing and crash of "Donny _ Did! Dnnny Didn't!" will easily forgetthis concerted number. The duet,- "Love is Divine." is an excellent number, and tho "Don't Care Girl" is a bit.of rippling, mischief that always attracts. The pretty fantasy. "By tho Saskatchewan, M another of the successes of the comedy: Last night tho name part was taken by Miss Gladys Moncricff, who though r-ot quite so accomplished an actress as her predecessor, Miss Minnie Love, was particularly pleasing on tho musical Bide. Her rich soprano voice was heard to great advantage. Miss Florence Young had her old part, and as the Countess who was kissed she was just as entertaining as ever. The vigour of li-er indignation was positively infectious, Miss Olive Godwin was Angele, and sang pleasantly. Mr. rhil Smith took his original rolo of M. Domlidicr, the mild little dealer who becomes so deeply involved in the deceptions of flightier people, and ho was ones more intensely funny. His awakening to tho delights of philandering in tho jingle, "Tho Worst of it is I Like It," was deliriously amusing. Mr. Jnck Ralston had tho part of Maurice, Mr. Reginald Roberts appeared again as the flirting Lucien, and Mr. Leslie Holland was. once more a joy to the audience as Bebo Gnngolph, still true to the lass in Canada and given to telling other people "I hate you. Oh, how I. hate yon!" The staging and mounting yrera excellent, and tho choruses an-1 concerted numbers were always brilliant as well as tuneful. Tho ballet work readies a high standard in "Tho Pink Ladv," and it is assisted by many pretty \and' piquant dresses. The "Royal Comics" will close their season this evening with a filial performance of "Tho Pink Lady.'