On The Stage

Radio Record, Volume VIII, Issue 37, 22 March 1935, Page 24

On The Stage

"THOSE unusually popular artists, | Madge Buiott and’ Cyril Ritchard, are now making their farewell appear- / ances in Melbourne in the sparkling musical comedy "High Jinks," one of J. C, Williamson’s greatest successes. The season will conclude at the King’s Theatre, Melbourne, this: week. S was announced before the opening of the season of the J. C. Williamson’ New Bnglish Company at the Comedy Theatre; Melbourne, it is the intention to restrict each of the five’ pieces in the repertoire .to a short run so that: playgoers. will :have: the. opportunity of seeing the company in a wide , and varied selection of plays. For this ¢ reason, "Sweet Aloes," with which the [ season opened: at the Comedy: had a run of three weeks. -On Saturday the first production in Australia of "Laburnum Grove’ was given. THE rights of two reigning London musical codey hits have been secured for Australian presentation by J. C. Williamson Ltd. "Yes, Madame?’ is now running at the London Hippodrome, prominent in the. cast being Vera Pearce, Bertha Belmore, and Robert Greig, who are supporting the stars, Binnie Hale and Bobbie Howes. "Jill Darling" is the title of the other musical comedy at the Saville Theatre, London. A prominent London comedian, Freddy Foss, has been engaged by J. ©. Williamson Ltd. for these productions. HE season of Sir Benjamin Fuller’ Grand Opera Company, which J. C. Williamson Ltd. is presenting at His’ Majesty’s Theatre, Melbourne, is being given under the best possible conditions, for the productions have the benefit of the wonderful new lighting system, the elaborate stage effects and other facilities at this sumptuous new theatre. It is possible to present opera on a scale that has not hitherto been attainable, with elaborate mounting and attention to detail that enhances the effect and makes each of the performances appeal to the eye and ear. (GILBERT AND SULLIVAN opera is .to be presented again this year by J. C. Williamson Litd., who are organis ing a company which will start its season in May. This attraction, being. characteristically. British, is intended: to synchronise with the King’s jubilee celebrations. The J. ©. Williamson% management is now in communication" with Mr. Rupert, D’Oyley Carte, and’ negotiations are being carried’ on for, the engagement of several important: artists. . ; s.