“LILAC TIME”

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 865, 8 January 1930, Page 15

“LILAC TIME”

HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE “Lilac Time,’* the delightful and tuneful romance of Franz Schubert, was played to an appreciative audience at Idis Majesty’s Theatre last evening, when Miss Lilian Crisp, as Lily, and Mr. John Ralston, as Schubert, enhanced the reputation they had achieved in previous performances. This afternoon at two o’clock, this evening at eight o’clock and tomorrow night, this excellent J. C. Williamson comedy company will appear in three final representations of this delightful comic opera, which has been attracting large audiences since last SaturdayOn Friday evening and the two following nights and on Saturday afternoon the company will stage a revival of the very popular musical play “The Maid of the Mountains,” which enjoyed a record season when it was played here about live years ago. The present organisation achieved one of its best successes in Australia in “The Maid of the Mountains.” and judging by the booking it will attract good houses here during its brief season. Miss Lilian Crisp is said to be delightful in the role of Theresa, the music of which might have been especially written for her delightful soprano voice. Mr. John Ralston will appear for the first time here in the role of Baldarsarez, a part that should suit this talented artist, both from a singing and an acting point of view. Mr. Don Nicol will, of course, appear in the comedy role of Tonio, and Miss Edna Ralston will take the character of Vittori. Mr. Edward Butterworth will appear as Beppo. The chorus work and the orchestra under the direction of Mr. Harry Hart, sen., are features of the production. The company will make its farewell appearances here on Tuesday and Wednesday next in “The Student Prince,” which will also be staged on Wednesday afternoon.