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Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 445, 29 August 1928, Page 15

• PERCY HUTCHISON The distinguished London Actor -Ma nager IN -THE LAUGHING OPTIMIST” While presenting this play at the Queen's Theatre. London, where it ran for close on 18 months. Mr. Percy Hutchison had the honour to give a command performance to H.M. the Queen, who congratulated him personally on the excellence of the performance, the Company, and the Production. Her Majesty was so impressed by the play that the next morning Mr. Hutchison received a letter from Buckingham Palace, in which Her Majesty expressed her high approval of the play, which she thought the most interesting and amusing she had seen for many years. His Majesty’s Theatre Direction: J. C. Williamson (N.Z.) Ltd. Another English Company COMMENCING Next Wednesday Night For a brief Season J. C. WILLIAMSON LTD In conjunction with E. J. Carroll, have pleasure in announcing the initial appear- . ance in New Zealand of the eminent London Actor. PERCY HUTCHISON AND HIS ENGLISH COMPANY. From the West End. London. Theatres, in ‘THE LAUGHING OPTIMIST A play of love and laughter, which ran I for close on 18 months in London and j which has just terminated record seasons in Sydney and Melbourne. PERCY HUTCHISON i Is an outstanding figure in London theatl rical circles. He has produced seventyeight plays in England, including ‘‘Brew--1 ster’s Millions." “The Laughing Opti mist,” “The Luck of the Navy,” ”A Kiss i for Cinderella.” He is' a nephew of the i late Sir Charles Wyndham, for whom he was producer for ten years, and he has controlled 17 London theatres. I During the approaching season, which is ’ limited to 12 nights, will also be staged • MR. WHAT S-HIS-NAME ” A Brilliant French Comedy, which ran for over 12 months in London “THE LUCK OF°THE NAVY” The three comedies will be produced in a most sumptuous and lavish manner. Prices: D.C. and R.S.. 7s; Stalls, 4s; Gal - ; lery. Is 6d. Early Door, Stalls, 1s extra: Early Door. Gallery. 6d extra. All prices plus amusement tax. Box Plans for “The Laughing Optimist” ! will be opened at Lewis Eady, Ltd., at MONDAY MORNING NEXT. Manager JOHN FARRELL TEACHERS OF DAN’CINQ Dixieland Studio of Ballroom Dancing The most up-to-date Dancing Studio in the City. Under the management of Mr. Colin Shorter and Miss Yvonne Arlen. Auckland's leading authorities on Ballroom Dancing. Private Lessons at any time by arrangement.

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