J. C. WILLIAMSON'S CO.

Wairarapa Times-Age, 8 February 1941, Page 2

J. C. WILLIAMSON'S CO.

“THE GONDOLIERS." “The Gondoliers,’’ which is to be staged here by J. C. Williamson’s latest and famous Gilbert and Sullivan omic Opera company at the Regent Theatre on Tuesday night next is a ‘l perfect theatre attraction because of its 1 interesting and romantic story, its joyous music, its colourful costumes and scenery and its clean and wholesome comedy. The Duke of Plaza Toro, with his comic stateliness, his imperious Duchess, their beautiful daughter, who curiously enough loves the young j King she was betrothed to in her I babyhood. Don Alhambra, with “his I grand inquisitor’s tear." the two merry gondoliers and their wives, all these arc delightful people. Ivan Menzies is assured of a hearty welcome when he appears as the Duke of Plaza Toro. Other favourite artists who will be making their reappearance are Miss Evelyn Gardiner, Richard Watson. Gregory Stroud. Bernard Manning, and Vincent McMurray. Of the new- | comers it is said that two finer singers ihan Miss Viola Wilson (soprano) and Mr John Fullard (tenor) have never been previously heard in the Gilbert and Sullivan operas in New Zealand, and others who achieved outstanding successes in Auckland are Miss Sara Gregory (soubrette). Miss Phyllis Curnow (soprano). Maxwell Oldakcr • tenor), and Peggy Shea (mezzo). The scenery and dresses are features of the production of "The Gondoliers," and so are the chorus and full operatic orchestra. Although the booking is heavy there are still plenty of seats in good positions which may be selected at the shop of Messrs Steele and Bull. IYA, Auckland. 650 k.c. 6.0 a.m.: News and recordings. 9.0: “With the Boys Overseas." 11.0: Catholic service. 12.15: Musical musings. 2.0: “An Afternoon at the Proms." 3.0: “New Zealand Brains Abroad." 3.30: Tchaikaivsky's Sixth Symphony. 4.20: “In Less Serious Mood." 5.0: Children's service. 5.45: "As the. ! Day Declines." 7.0: Baptist service. 8.15: | Harmonic interlude. <3.30: Recordings. 8.45: : Reserved. 9.0: N.B.S. newsreel. 9.15: 8.8. C. ' news commentary. 9.25: Station notices. 9.28: | Recordings. 11.0: News, followed by meditaj tion music. 11.30: Close down. 3YA, Christchurch. 720 k.c. 6.0 a.m.: News and recordings. 9.0: “With the Boys Overseas.” 11.0: | Presbyterian Service. 12.15 p.m.r Recordings. J 1.0: Dinner music. 2.0: Wilhelm Barkhans, j 2.15: For the music lover. 3.0: "Paris—the 1 Song of a Great City." 3.24: Songs that live forever. 5.0: Children's serice. 5.45: Evening reverie, 7.0: Anglican service. 8.15: Recordings. 8.30: Recordings. 8.45: Reserved. 9.0: N.B.S. newsreel. 9.15: 8.8. C. news commentary. .9.25: Station notices. 9.28: Studio recital by Len Barnes • baritone) and Merle! Cunningham (pianist). 110: News, followed by meditation music. 11.30: Close down.

4YA, Dunedin. 790 k.c. ( b'.O am.: News and recordings. 9.0: 1 "With the Boys Overseas." 11.0: ) Anglican service. 2.0: Classical programme. 1 2.30: "The First Great Churchill." 5.0: Chilj dren's sen ice. 6.30: Presbyterian service. ) 7.45: After-church music. 8 15: Organ recital i by Professor V. E. Galway. 8.45: Reserved. ' 9.0: N.B S. newsreel. 9.15: H.BjC. news eom- | mentary. 9.25: Station notices. 9.28: “The ’Ship." Produced by the N.B.S, 11.0: News. ; followed by meditation music. 11.30: Close down.