NEWCOMERS

Evening Star, Issue 23377, 21 September 1939, Page 14

NEWCOMERS

1 Glorious Morning,’ tho next production by tho Dunedin Repertory Society, will introduce a number of talented members who have not previously been seen on the boards of His Majesty’s Theatre. One of tho most important parte in the play is. that of

General Gurgani, played by Mr Lionel Stephens. Ranging from a suave pianissimo to a thunderous forte, this part calls for considerable artistry, and Air Stephens’s experience _ with the Christchurch Repertory Society stands him in good stead. Miss Kathleen Falconer’s recent training in England gives assurance to her performance as Katrina, the girl who has been reared

on totalitarian ideas, and Harvey invests her study of Ruth Kellner with pathos. This, too, is the keynote of Mr MThail’s portrayal of Jacob Kellner. Mr Derek Hancock shows a grasp of the character of Woden and as Rutztem, leader of the council, Mr L. Hanlon gives a dignified and moving performance. Messrs L. Dunbar and 0. Oaten are nicely con-

trasted as other members of the council, whilst Messrs T. Tarrant and L. Powell are thoroughly convincing as soldiers whose only concern is to do las they are ordered. ‘ Glorious Morn--1 ing ’ will be produced at His Majesty's I Theatre for a season of four nights, commencing on September The box | plans for members opens on September 21*