THE LILAC DOMINO.

Otaki Mail, 30 January 1922, Page 2

THE LILAC DOMINO.

j. c. Williamson’s recent comic opera success “The Lilac Domino’’ will be staged at the theatre, Otaki, for one night only on Thursday next. Of this opera the Auckland “Herald” of Saturday. November 2tilh, says:—“lt is not surprising that the “Lilac Domino’’ had a run of three years in London. It is one of the beet musical plays produced since the war. Playgoers will welcome in it a return to the higher standard which preceded the era of frivolous ragtime tunes allied with farcical librettos, which were largely the outcome of postwar hysteria. They will not in this work moreover, improvements on the higher standard referred to. “The Lilac Domino”

is Tcplete with surprises, opening scenes of revelry, and inconsequential, albiet clever humour, lead skilfully up to a climax in the second act, which develops into dramatic opera of a high class, both as regard music aud situation. The linale to this act is a fine achievement on the part of the composer. who.not content with one recurring theme, repeats most of the airs that, have gone before, in a vocal ensemble which has a most stirring effect. The whola score is made of haunting melodies. The music has a lifting effect and much of it is operatic. A duet just before the finale in the second act is a gem. The comedy is well constructed, with a strong dramatic motif, so that the laughter it provoke is alternated with the serious interest it commands.”

The opera will be staged under the management of Mr D. B. O'Connor and the box plan is available at Lowry's where seats may be reserved without extra charge.