AMUSEMENTS
ROYAL COMIC OPERA COMPANY OUR MISS GIBBS. The new musical play, "Our Miss Gibbs," to Ibe presented by J. C. Williamson's Royal Comic Opera Company, and which will commence t) entertain playgoers here at a quarter to eight on Tuesday, is described as being an. exceptionally aaniusing and mirthful piece of irresponsible luunour, scintillating with gay music and clever numbers, wedded to a librettto that for 'brightness is considerably labove the ordinary. The- production, lhas been described as a carnival of music and merriment. Probably from a scenic point of view. "Our Miss Gibbs" is easily the most elaiborate of any of the latter musical plays. Tlie set in the first act is exceptionally heavy, and necessitates the labours of a special staff of men to work upon it a whole weak previous to the production . The scenes, are so elaborate that in the programmes oif the London production there is inserted a note to the effect that a 20 minutes interval occurs after the lowering of th*> curtain of the first act. It is said that the Australian production to be seen here, is even more extensive and striking in scenic effect than the London presentation. Miss Blanche Browne, who is to make henfirst -appearance here as "Mary Gilbibs," is said to have a charming stage manner, «nd a pretty impulsive note of patho-. in addition to a highly cultivated mezzo-soprano voice, besides being an accomplished dancer. Mr .Bertie Wright, the principal newcomer, is a comedian of high reputation, with ia copious fund of dry humour. He will appear in the part of Timothy Giiblbs, a, role in which he has ibeen eminently successful, both in England and Australia. Soys a leading New Zealand contemporary: jMis® Blanche Browne is the quintessence of charm. Her igrace and daintiness are irresistible, and she l wins all hearts in front as readily as she is supposed to conquer tliose behind the scenes. In "-Moonstruck," a whimsical song and dance of the follies, Mis-s Browne's voice is peculiarly well suited and her graceful dancing is something to be grateful for. The haunting refrain of her song "Mary" assures it success, and her two duets, with Mr Bertie Wright, "Country Cousins," and "Our Farm," are excellent numbers. Miss Browne's acting is bright and dainty, with a touch of genuine pathos here and there. The advent of the Royal Comic Opera Company is in itself an event of prime musical importance, coupled with ,so brilliant an attraction as "Our Miss Gibbs," an unusual treat that may be reasonably anticipated. Thp box plan is now open at Miss Rive's.
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Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10443, 7 October 1911, Page 6
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434AMUSEMENTS Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10443, 7 October 1911, Page 6
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