TUAKAU MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC CLUB.

Franklin Times, Volume 9, Issue 676, 21 October 1921, Page 5

TUAKAU MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC CLUB.

FIRST PERFORMANCE.

A CREDITABLE SUCCESS

V'' Tuesday evening saw the initial -- performance of the Tuakau Musical J and Dramatic Club before a crowded uy audience in Revell’s Hall. The per„Y formance throughout was marked by "the enthusiasm of the performers and the keen appreciation of the •?- - audience. v: Under the able baton of Mr Irving the musical part of the programme went off splendidly, the orchestral pieces being particularly fine, in fact, 5 the writer does not recall hearing such fine orchestral music before from a body c c amateurs in a small . town.

The singing of the various glees was in a measure marred by the lack 5 of male voices. More bass is needed > for future success. Still, the singing

was pleasing, and reflects great credit

to the conductor. - The solos rendered varied somewhat in quality of voice and delivery,. - Miss Beaman sang prettily, but has ■;. not yet acquired the pleasing stage deportment required in a singer. She will, however, respond quickly in training and more should! be heard of her.. Miss Atkinson, of Otorohani ga, enchanted the audience with two songs, which she sang in an accomplished manner. Mr Bear and Mr - - Peat both pleased their listeners, : ; though in the “Banderlero” Mr Peat lacks the dramatic force necesary to ; / get thajt song “across.” THE FARCE. The farce, “Apartments to Let,” was then staged, and the whole piece “ was well produced throughout, the acting being well above amateur standard. Though comparisons are not always in the best taste, the acting antf deportment of Miss Avery certainly stood out. She grasped (the (right “atmosphere,” and played up really well. The part of maid taken by Miss Leaman was also cleverly done, while the others were above the usaul. The stage settings were well carried! out, and the piece went without a hitch. The only fault the writer found with “Apartments to Let” was tha£ no male characters are introduced. \ The writer congratulates most • heartily the Tuakau Musical and Dramatic Sociqty upon its initial effort, and predicts a very fine future for it, if the spirit shown by the performers at Tuesday night’s performance is adhered to.