Greenwood Opera Company.

Manawatu Herald, 17 January 1899, Page 2

Greenwood Opera Company.

__ """T»«V This most popular Company will appear here on Monday and Tuesday next (race nights), when they will pro duee _ one of the most sparkling musl cal burlesques ever written, entitled i " A Cup of Cold Poison," or - Romeo . and Ju let up to date." Thispiecewas , originally produced by the Greenwoods in Auckland some two years back. On ':i -!£,« I °A C< £ slon a the vaßt Cit y Half 'I 1 was packed from floor to ceiling, not a V KinJr* Va^ ble at half 'Past seven ! o clock, and this result occurred oi> ' each succeeding occasion. I Q o th« ' \

places also the audiences have been charmed with this sparkling comedy, which is voted to be the funniest parody ever written. The piece abounds in charming music, which affords every opportunity for displaying the Misses Greenwood's beautiful voices. During the piece Miss Maribel Greenwood will sing the grand scena from " Lnrline " —a most difficult and trying piece of vocalism, which only a powerful and well-trained voice could attempt ; also the lovely Italian aria " Ernarni." Miss Agatha Greenwood will sing " The Patti Waltz " song, a solo which was especially composed for Madame Patti, and her greatest success " Me's as Pretty as a Picture." Together with their sisters, Misses Nora and Roberta, they will introduce numerons choruses, duets, etc. While enumerating the many attractions of the performance we must not forget Master Charley Prospere Williams, a wee mite of 4 years, who together with his uncle, Mr Bob Greenwood, sings comic duets with a naivete and talent that astounds and delights his hearers. The company supporting the Greenwoods is also a good one. Some very beautiful scenery will be shown, while the dressing is especially gorgeous, being built from French models, and most lavishly carried out. Altogether a rare treat may be anticipated.