WITH THE AMATEURS

Waikato Times, Volume 127, Issue 21224, 21 September 1940, Page 13

WITH THE AMATEURS

“Golden Boy” in Hamilton "Golden Boy,” by Clifford Odets, who also wrote “Till the Day I Die,” “Waiting for Lefty,” and other thought-compelling plays, is in rehearsal by the Left Club in Hamilton, and will be staged next month. Auckland Operatic Society Auditions for the chorus in the Auckland Operatic Society’s production of “Merrie England” were held this week. Some Amateur Productions Here are some recent or coming productions of the amateur societies: Hamilton Playbox.—“You Never Can Tell.” Wellington Thespians.—“. Caprice.” Masterton Little Theatre Society.— “Dear Octopus.” Grafton (Auckland) Dramatic Society.—“ The Admirable Crichton.” Palmerston North Repertory Society.—“ Dear Octopus.” Blenheim Operatic Society.—“ Going Up.” Dunedin Repertory Theatre. “Quiet Wedding.” Winton Patriotic Society.—“ Eliza Comes to Stay.” Te Awamutu Drama Club In the Te Awamutu Drama Club’s reading of “The Romantic Young Lady” the cast was as follows: Rosario, Mrs M. G. Sullivan; Donna Barbarita, Mrs H. A. Swarbrick; Maria Pcpc. Miss H. Garvey; Irene, Mrs L. Mather; Amalia, Miss A. McLean; The Apparition, the Rev. M. G. Sullivan: Emilio, Mr L. Mather; Mario, Mr N. Moffatt; Pepe, Mr W. Bent; Don Juan. Mr B. Malone; Guillermo. Mr H. A. Swarbrick. William Lints Revue in Christchurch “Britannia,” a spectacular revue in which 500 people appear, will open at Christchurch tonight. The main features include 26 song hits, eight distinctive ballets, 12 short and amusing sketches, and specialty numbers. Brilliant scenes include the opening scene, “Britannia.” the final scene, the night club scene, and the presentation of “There'll Always be an England,” again with the “Britannia” setting. Each of these scenes includes 200 performers. “Britannia” is being produced under the direction of Mr W. Lints, who during the last 20 years in New Zealand has staged 673 performances, including several productions in Hamilton. The revue has been promoted by the Christchurch Returned Soldiers’ Association to augment its fund for the assistance of men in the war on their return to New Zealand.