"DESERT SONG."
'.T. C. Williamson, Limited, have spared.no pains to ensure success for the musical play, "Desert Song," which will open its season at the Grand Opera House on Wednesday night. Lance Fairfax, who1 is known to Wellington audiences through his work in previous J. C. Williamson productions and also from the fact that he is a native of this city, fairly captured the good opinion of Australian critics by the mannerof his acting and the richness of his baritone voice, which will be heard in melodious numbers. The scenes are in Morocco, and as head of the Riffs, when he plays the part of the mysterious and daring Red Shadow who keeps the French Army there on tenterhooks, he takes the part as to the manner born. He is aided by actors and actresses of talent and noted singers all, including. Romalla Hansen as Mareot (who worships the Red Shadow) and Herbert Brown. A notable feature of this spectacular production is the male chorus. The ballets are also Inspiring. The" comedy is in the excellent hands of Herbert Mundlri and Itenec Murphy. The orchestra' is first class. The box plan Is at The Bristol: ' .
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Evening Post, Volume CVIII, Issue 66, 14 September 1929, Page 7
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