AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 19 April 1928, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

" NOBODY'S WIDOW.” LONDON .MUSICAL ItOALANCE. 'lliis ('I liur.schiy) evening itt the Princess Theatre AY. J. C. Barr will present by arrangement with J. C. Williamson, Ltd., “ Nobody’s Widow,” described as an unusual comedy. The play differs from the usual run of comedies inasmuch that although it probably contains more than the usual amount ol screamingly funny situations one expects from an Avery Hopwood larce, it has also a very dramatic love interest running through it. Air W. J. 0. Barr considers himself fortunate in being able to bring from Australia .Mr Eric Harrison, who was in the original production of “Nobody’s Widow” at the Lyric Theatre, London, where he played opposite ATiss Doris Keane, the wellknown American actress, .Mr Harrison, who has produced the play for .Mr Barr, will be seen in the leading role.

“The Duke of .Moreland,” and as he played this part over two hundred times in London, his performance wilt le eagerly looked forward to. Air Harrison is no stranger to Dominion audiences, as his fine performances in the leading part in “Scandal ” will be remembered when it played through New Zealand some years ago. The leading role in “ Nobody’s AYidow ” is played by Aljss Sybil Atholwood, daughter of that fine old actor, .1. B. Atholwood. .Mi ss Atholwood is a young Australian actress who showed great promise when she played under .Mr Barr's direction at the Palace Theatre, Sydney, that lie immediately included her in the cast for the present tour. .Miss Verna Bain, the brilliant and talented Australian flanseuse, has an important part, and will be seen in selections from bor premiere terpsicborean repertoire. She has only recently concluded an engagement with the Tivoli and Union Theatres. Ltd., in Sydney and Afelliourne. Another New Zealand tavourite is .Mr Dan blood, recently seen with the Humphrey Bishop Company. Mr Flood has a screamingly funny role in this production, that of a very sleepy young man. too tired to propose to the girl of his choice even. The cast also includes .Miss Pita .McGee, Air Warwick Hill. Air I'homas .McDermott, etc. Box plan is at Aljss Alclntosh’s. Prices As, Is, 2s plus tax.