THEATRE ROYAL.

Press, Volume LIX, Issue 17701, 1 March 1923, Page 10

THEATRE ROYAL.

I "MARY." I The Theatre Eoyal «o*3ed last'evea- • „ 0 the J. 0. "Williamson Musical Company staged tbe third perform- : of "Mary." The new offering lias caught tha public fancy, .and the enthusiasm mirth ©f the audience never falteie. a murical comedy, "Mary" for ß afc« the taaten track to the extent that there is more dancing than usual. Almost every aone Mid each on# is captivating, u presented -with a rhythmic ballet as the b«ckeround. It is ail exceptionally bright show, there is plenty of colour, movement an« lilting music, "The piece abounds in pleasing music*! numbers, comprising "The Lord Nest," "Anything You Want to Do Dear,'" "Mary," and "Waiting. 1 Misa Maud Fane in the name part is just her delightful self, jir VT. S. Percy, as the amorous Frenchman, presents the comedy work in his own inimitable style, and all the rest of tile principals do good work. "Mary" will be 1 repeated this evening, and Trill ha presented for the last timo to-m°rrow night. "01, Lady, Lady." This morning at tha Bristol Piano Company, tife box plana will be opened for the four representations of "Oh, Lady, Lady," the big spectacular musical comedy success, which is to be staged for the first time in Christ-church by the J. C. Willi,unson, Lid. New English musical comedy company on Saturday night, and three following evenings, "Oh, Lady, Lady", contains everything that goes towards making v.p a specially good evening's entertainment, including pretty music, delightful musical numbers, charming {rocks, glorious ensembles, clever dances, original ballets, genuiuo and up-to-date comedy a canes. As' Fainting Fanny, Miss Maud Fans will appear in a character which calls for exceptional efforts.'and it is 6aid that this talented young comedienne rises to every occasion, &»d sho is ably assisted in creating screams of laughter by the always popular W. 5...-Percy, who is in his element a3 -Spike Hudgins. Amonget the song numbers in "Oh I Ladv, Lady" are the following:—"This is tho Day" (Floie Allen and chorus), "370t Tot" (Cyril Rifchards and 1' loie Allen), 1 Bitehwds, and Rolund Ho«rus\ "Cosy Neat" (Maud Fane and W. S. Percy), "The Picture I Want To See" (Madge Elliott ar,d Roland Hogue), "I Found Ton" (Maud Fane #n<J W. S. Percy), "Oh! Lady, Lady" (Ro. land Hague), "Silvery Moon" (Floie Alleu and chorus and ha\|et), "Tie Burglar Danes" (3a<?k Hooksr, Phil Kennedv, and ftwen "Marpia" Roland Hogiie), "Think of Me" (Maud Fane and W. 6. Percy), "Mr Lsdv Nicotine" (Madge Elliott snd Cyril Bitcharde). "Whisperintr" (Floie Allan and nhorua). "Greenwich Villaee" fllaiid Pane W S. Pwcy, and Mend Hosfne). "Mamaiv"' (Maud Pano and chorus and ballet with xucuMe pffecta). The dressing and ecentrv ars special feafcoreo of the jvroduction.