Wilkie Company leaves Wellington

Radio Record, Volume II, Issue 32, 22 February 1929, Page 4

Wilkie Company leaves Wellington

GATURDAY last marked the last appearance of Mr. Allan Wilkie and his company in Wellington. On this occasion the historical play, ‘Henry the Wighth"’ was presented, and its rendering marked a brilliant finale to a very successful season in the capital city. None of the characters left anything to be desired, and Mr. Wilkie as "Cardinal Wolsey" gave an exceptionally fine interpretation. Those in the counti'y who were privileged to hear the broadcast of the "Merry Wives" will now have the opportunity of seeing the company in person, for, as Mr. Wilkie says, wireless can never replace flesh and blood, and, although the broadcast left little to be desired, it certainly cannot be a substitute to actually witnessing these plays. At the conclusion: of "Henry the Bighth," Mr. Wilkie thanked his audience. for their appreciative hearing, and outlined the Wellington season. He claimed that it was the most comprehensive Shakespearean season that had ever been presented in that city. Listeners throughout New Zealand are looking forward to another treat when the company arrives in the cities where they will be able to broadcast, for it cannot be denied that the broad- cast of the scenes from the "Merry Wives of Windsor" was one of the finest yet heard in ths country.