"THE GREEN GODDESS."

Press, Volume LXII, Issue 18626, 26 February 1926, Page 17

"THE GREEN GODDESS."

FIRST PRODUCTION TO-NIGHT. This evening at tho Theatre Royal Mr Guy Bates Post, who achieved a sensational, success in "The Masquerader," will present, together with his brilliant supporting company, the initial production in Christehurch of the gorgeously mounted drama of the Orient, "Tho Green Goddess,' 'which is regarded by many as the bost play in Mr Post's fine repertoire. A record number of seats has been reserved for "The Green Goddess" and "The Bad Man.' ! Thero is not one dull moment in "The ] Green Goddess," as interest begins with the advont of the. three aviators in the, opening scone, and excitement runs high, it is said, during the third act when life and death messages are transmitted from a substantial wiroless station, and the thrilling rescue of the aviators j\i3t before the play terminates is intensely dramatic. As the Indian Prince, Mr Post receives even greater opportunities than in either of the two plays already staged by him in Wellington to display his genius. The part, is one that calls for the highest in dramatic, art, and it is said that Mr Post is at his very best as the suave, sinister, and cruel potentate, who has an extraordinarily sardonic sense of humour. Miss Eileen Sparks has achieved her greatest triumph as Lucilla, a part that gives this 'talented actress much scope for her-histri-onic powers; and Messrs Ashton Jarry and Leslie Victor will be seen in .characters which may have been specially created for these talontcd actors. Mr Winnington BaVnes, as. the dissipated Major Crespui, w;ho dies during an heroic effort to save, his wife and his friend is said to bo fine,- and others well cast aro Erie Maxou. and Cecil Haines. Much money was expended upon tho production of "Tho Green Goddess," and the dresses and scenery are features of the representation, and so.are its lighting effects. Owing to tho brevity of the season only the three performances can bo staged of "The Green Goddess," as on Tuesday next will be presented for the first time here the exciting and most amusing comedy drama "The Bad Man," which proved tho most successful of Mr Post's productions in Wellington recently. Another delighted audience was thrilled by Guy Bates Post and his company in "The Masquorader" last night, when it was presented for the last time. The character delineations by Mr Post as Chllcote, Miss Kilecn Sparks as Eve Chilcote, Winnington ( Barnes as Brock, and supporting artists have j delighted every audience, and the only dis- I appointed-people have been those who have not been, able to gain admittance.