THEATRE ROYAL.

Press, Volume LIX, Issue 17812, 11 July 1923, Page 13

THEATRE ROYAL.

"MY LADY'S DRESS." Three more nightß remain of the "My Lady's Drrre" season, and Christchurch hsis only threo more chances of seeing that brilliant and much-talked of play, in "My Lady's Dress" both Emelie Polini and Prank Harvey aro outstanding in their portrayal of tho various roles which they are called upon to play in the soven scenes, each of which diffors greatly from its predecessor. Tho Btory is a difficult one for principals, for oncii scene, a glimpse of emotional life in many countries, oa-lls for a degree of versatility that only talented actors or actresses could hope to attain. "My Lady's Dress" is a masterpiece for Miss Poiiui. Frank Harvey, too, plays every role called upon him in an experienced manner. Mis 3 Polini and Mr Harvey are supported by a strong oompany, and "My Lady's Dress" is a play well worth seeing. On Saturday evening next the second play of the seas-m "Tho Lie," will bo produced, to be followed by "French JysaW and "The Flaw." The Season's Programme. This morning at The Bristol, the plans for tho balance of Miss Polini's season, extending over nine nights, will be on view. It i« seldom such an excellent opportunity ia afforded the Christchuroh public, and doubtless it will be fully taken advantage of, especially when three suc-h successful plays us "The Lie," "French Leave." and "The Flaw" are offered, each of which comes with the genuine stamp of unanimous approval of both tho Australian and Dominion critics. Each of the™ productions will be presented for three nights only, cornmencing with "The Lie," on Saturday evening next, and on Wednesday (July 18th), the delightful comedy "French Leavo," and for the last three nights "The Flaw" will form the attraction. During Miss Polini's recent Sydney f«aso.a, till these pieces' established records. Mis 3 Polini will be seen Ln totally different characters; whilst that popular artist- Mr Fiank Harrey is particularly well suited in each play, m fact this fine combination has won much favourable comment everywhere. Each of tha productions is quite distinct, and it is only artists ox exceptional training who could interpret them with sueoeffe. The company is one of the strongest that has visited New Zealand tax £ustm. j