COMING!

Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 28, 26 April 1927, Page 5

COMING!

Theatrical Bookings J.C.W. PURCHASES

MR. H. BOWDEN RETURNS J. C. Williamson audiences, both in Australia and in New Zealand, are promised some rare theatrical fare, according to Mr. j Harold A. Bowden, “The Firm’s” i New York representative. Mr. Bowden is in Auckland today on his way to Sydney by the Aorangi after an absence of three years. THE SUN photographer found Mr. Bowden greeting his small daughter Joyce, whom he had not seen since he took up his residence in the United States. The much discussed “Desert Song,” said Mr. Bowden, had been secured by the Williamson-Tait interests, and would probably be produced by the present “Rose Marie” company now in Melbourne. “That is,” he added, “when ‘Rose Marie’ finishes. There is no sign of that as yet.” “QUEEN HIGH” Also obtained is “Queen High,” another great American success. It is the musical version of “A Pair of Sixes,” which Fred Niblo played so successfully in this part of the world. “Castle in the Air,” an operetta of the romantic type dealing with adventure in a mythical kingdom, will be still another musical attraction. Already in Sydney is “Tip Toes,” for which Elizabeth Morgan, the Californian dancer, has been engaged for the leading role. It will open next Satur-

day night. Miss Morgan, says Mr. Bowden, made a New York success in “Americana.” She has also appeared with distinction at the Caselopez, the finest cabaret in the metropolis. Among “possibilities” indicated by Mr. Bowden is “Broadway,” a muchdiscussed show dealing with New York’s cabaret life. It has also been a success in London. The cast, previously unknown, became famous over night. TOOK NEW YORK’S FANCY Incidentally, Edward de Tisne, not unknown to New Zealand audiences, is playing the “heavy” in the Chicago production of “Broadway.” “The Barker,” more intelligible if rechristened, for instance, “The Spruiker,” for that is precisely what it means, is also likely to come this way. Somewhat daring in treatment, “The Barker” deals with tent life. It also caught, the New York fancy. “The Spider,” still another “possibility,” is, accorJing to Mr. Bowden, something entirely novel in mystery plays. The audience views the interior of a theatre on the stage. It is a vaudeville performance. The shot which causes the mystery, and upon which the action of “The Spider” hangs, is fired from the “audience” upon which the real audience is gazing. “Cradle Snatchers” is likewise something new for an Australian or New Zealand audience. Olive Sloane, an English actress, will open in Sydney in the role which Mary Boland made famous in New York. Heifetz will come to New Zealand, says Mr. Bowden, some time in July. He opens in Sydney next month. Joseph Hislop. the English tenor, has also been secured for a tour of these countries.