“THE VAGABOND KING”
BIG CAST OF FAVOURITES “The Vagabond King,” the latest J. C. Williamson production, has been voted “by far the best musical play that has been done in Australia for many a long day.” James Liddy, vho created such a splendid impression in “The Student Prince,” plays the role of that curious compound of genius and rascality, Francois Villon; and Strella Wilson, beloved of all theatre-goers, plays the leading soprano role. It is a happy combination, and no better pair of stage lovers could be imagined. As in “The Student Prince” the male chorus is a feature of the production, and their “Drinking Song,” one of the most invigorating vocal efforts ever heard.
The humour of the piece is supplied by that prince of comedians, Arthur Stigant, while another outstanding performance is that of Arthur Greenaway, who plays the difficult role of the superstitious Louis XI. to the very life. The cast is a very long one, and includes over a score of J. C. Williamson favourites.
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Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 514, 17 November 1928, Page 15
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