“RIP VAN WINKLE”

Hokitika Guardian, 9 August 1929, Page 3

“RIP VAN WINKLE”

jj. ~ -../I ~ ■ • * , The production of the} comic opera i*‘ RTp., Van Wirile” at the Pfjncess Theatre .on three nights next 1 week, ppeuirig, ori Tuesday, night, has. become thejave^'oLth.q,;year^£ : BentUtib‘pf?:.is ; being looked forward to .. ivlth gteht- interest, Mrs Staveley, the producer, has the. work well advanced, a-fact well evidenced at .-the dress rehearsal last night, when a most promising programme was given. The leading parts are in very capable hands, and the music being tuneful and bright, a highly attractive entertainriient will be provided. The dia- . IpgUe is very .-amUsihg in places, the vagaries.-.of “ Rip Van Winkle ” (Mr

Arnold Perry) being ,the life of the jpjay! The leading character .is excellently supported ,by Mrs Perry, Miss Ahne Duff arid ..others; excellent by-

play .being provided by Messrs M

Co.rilsqn arid S.. Brookes.. Thebe', is some first, class character work. , The chorus is outstanding vocally, and the pretty stage pictures presented will he a delight. The dressing and mounting are features of the production - in keeping with the all-round excellence, arid there should be well satisfied audiences at all the performances. Early door tickets are now in great demaiid, indicating a crowded house for the opening on Tuesday.