DRAMA FINALISTS
WIN FOR DUNEDIN JUDGES CRITICAL (Per Press Association.) TIMARU, this day. The national final in the New Zealand branch of the British Drama League held in Timaru last night resulted in a win for Opportune Players, Dunedin, who presented “Dirge Without Dole.” The Hamilton Playi ers’ Club was second, with “Two j Gentlemen of Soho,” and the Hawera Repertory Club third with “Cupid i Rampant.” The judges expressed disappoint;ment at the class of play selected, contending that, burlesque was not good drama. Criticism was not levelled at the performers, but at the types of plays selected. They were of opinion that at the national final, the types of plays should be of the best. The judges were Mr. Bernard Beeby, Christchurch, Mr. N. Harrison Cook, Wellington, and Mr. A. E. Lawrence, Timaru.
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Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20071, 18 October 1939, Page 13
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