ENTERTAINMENTS.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2116, 15 February 1908, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

MR J. C. WILLIAMSON'S NEW MUSICAL COM JO J A CO.

Those who desire seats for either ol the three nights ol Mr. J. C. ’> *•- liumsuu’s musical comedy season, which will commence on Monday evening, should reserve them without delay, as they arc being steadily taken up, anil tlio season pi onuses to bo a. very successful one. ilie three pieces to he staged are probably amongst the greatest musical successes produced during years. "The Blue Moon” will bo Staged on Monday, “Lady Madcap on Tuesday, and “The Out i i Kays” on Wednesday, the Icatliii,, comedian ol tho new company, - • Victor Gouriet, lias scored heat ny in the character of Moolraj in fee Blue Moon.” Writing on W “**" Australian appearance in this <;'Uai,icier, the “Argus” says:— 1 Mr Gouriut is a genuine actor, a master oi true low comedy, who depends solely on legitimate means for his diets. He never passes the boundary line of good taste.” Of Miss Daisy V allace’s performance of the part oi Millieent Lerov, the “Argus” writes: “So vivacious, and animated an actress we have not seen for years, perhaps since the departure from Australia of Miss Ada Reeves, whom she resembles to a remarkable dcgice. Another lady who made a very successful appearance in ‘ The iilno Moon” is Miss Alma Barber. Miss Amy Murphy, the prima donna ot tho company, has one ol the richest soprano voices wo have heard tor many a long day. The company« second production,“ Lady Madcap, is most enthusiastically spoken oi and received everywhere. It is a charming musical play. “The Girl from Kays” will be the final production.