ALLAN WILKIE COMPANY.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLII, Issue 2155, 27 July 1920, Page 3

ALLAN WILKIE COMPANY.

“THE ROTTED S.’

Few plays are brought lo New Zealand with a reputation comparable, with flint of “The Rotters,” which is (o lie singl'd next Friday night, at the Town Hall, Foxton. by Ihe Allan Wilkie Special Comedy Company. This product ion is c redited Avith being the most amusing and successful comedy produced in London for the past twenty years, ft is not only an amusing play, but there is a cleverness about the plot that has ensured its unrivalled popularity. The chief character is Clugston, a self-made,' ignorant man, who has risen to the middleclass of provincial; North of England. Clugston harbours political ambitions, and is anxious to impress everyone Avith the ultra-rcspectabi-lity of Ids family. The members of his household, including his chauffeur, however, each manage to create a scandal, and most laughable situations arise. The climax is provided hy a revelation that completely crushes the unhappy Clugston. The dialogue is particularly smart, and there is not a dull moment from the curtain-rise to the end. The Allan "Wilkie Special Comedy Company is credited Avith giving an uncommonly capable interpretation of the piece. The tour is being conducted throughout Ncav Zealand in motor cars supplied by the Anrd Taxi. Company, of Napier. The box plan is now on a’lcav at Heath’s.