THEATRE ROYAL.

Press, Volume LXIV, Issue 19461, 7 November 1928, Page 15

THEATRE ROYAL.

"LUCK OF THE NAVY.V The successful aeason of ."The Laughing Optimist' 1 concluded last night; This evening the J. 0. Williamson < management will present the eminent ' London; t actor-inanagflfi Mr Percy Hutchison, and his English com* pany of comedy and dramatic artists ,in the spectacular comedy-drama, ''The Luck of the Navy/' which abounds in sensational and thrilling incidents in. connexion with the strenuous times during the war period of 1915. But the dramatic, situations are cleverly Intermingled with genuinely /humor* ous dialogue and scenes*' which together make up a very delightful and intensely in* teresting evening's entertainment.' • "The Luck of the Navy/ 1 a • compote ,of gallant British sailormen, patriotic sentiments and, soulless tterman spies, is a'robust play that cannot fail to arouße enthusiasm to any British comm.unity. Mfc Hutchison played it for eighteen .months in London, where it delighted hundreds of thousands of playgoers, including her Majesty s the QueWr specially complimented *Mr Hutchison bjr his fine performance, and thst of the Gther members of the company, • all of whom will appear in this evening's representation,; Mr Hutchibon, as Lieutenant Btanton, who. car-, ries important naval documents, essential to the happiness of the German spy organisation. gives, it is said. a manly, and cheery characterisation of a yoting naval hero. Mr Victor Watta-Weston i* said to be. highly amusing as the midshipman, a®", Frances Dillon is excellent as the German spy. Miss Stella Francis plays the rolo of the heroine, and others in the east are Mr E. Rsyson-Cousens, Mr Townsend Whit ling. Mr William Laurier, Miss Mary Brackley, Miss Joan Rogers, Miss Dorothy Stanward, and Mr William Ralston. The naval uniforms are picturesque, and a feature of the production is the dresses worn by the principal ladies. Only two performances' can be staged of "The Luck of the Nary, and on Friday "Mr What's His Name" will be presented,.. ■, ■ . - ' /