“TELL ME THE TRUTH”

Wairarapa Times-Age, 26 June 1940, Page 7

“TELL ME THE TRUTH”

LITTLE THEATRE SOCIETY PRODUCTION. In the production of "Tell Me the Truth" on Monday and Tuesday next, the Little Theatre Society hopes tc achieve two main objects: firstly, with the public's support, to raise a considerable sum for patriotic purposes: secondly, by the presentation of this uproarious comedy, to relieve to some extent the anxieties of these troublou 1 .- times. The first of these objects needs no commendation; the public will be quick to respond to the opportunity of assisting it. As to the second, the society’s happy choice of a play, the efficiency of the cast and stage staff, and the completeness of the costuming and stage effects, are sufficient assurance of successful achievement. The lighthearted, even hilarious atmosphere of the play, given reasonably successful production, is the best possible antidote to gloom, and. in this case, the production promises to be worthy of the play. The skill of the author has instilled exquisite humour into every situation. Every member of the cast contributes to the humour of the play—in short there is no part that can be regarded as a "super." Of the female parts, perhaps Mrs Miller’s is the most exacting, and she is said to handle it with exceptional skill. Miss Hair is sweetly unsophisticated in her part, and skilfully portrays the unconscious humour that the author intended. Messrs Kennedy and Armstrong admirably support each other in scenes that cannot fail to produce roars of delighted laughter. The severely proper ladies portrayed by Mrs Daniell and Mrs Stubbings. the dignified butler of Mr Joseph, and the pompous family solicitor of Mr Kent Johnson all contribute delightfully to the enjoyment of the audience. The public is strongly advised to reserve seats at once. The box plans are now open at Messrs Steele and Bull’s (Nimmo’s).