MUSICAL COMEDY COMPANY

Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 20027, 8 September 1930, Page 6

MUSICAL COMEDY COMPANY

* "SO THIS IS LOVE." The Melbourne "Ape" writes of the openins night in Melbourne:—" 'So This is Lots' proved trasic, comic, but certainly cutertaiuing as portrayed by Clem Dawe and a host of jrcbilant supporters at the Theatre Koyal on Saturday nijht. The houss was packed, and tho musical comedy went with a swin;, provin; that the rlay was every bit as popular ns "Love Lies.' Clem Dane, as the husband on honeymoon who found himself in the bottom of a pond, was brilliant. His humour was fresh and breezy. Ho was assisted in comic sketches by Hap. J. Haf.ard (Dobbv Gordon) and tho Hon. Foter Maldm (Michael Colo), whose private tecrctary (Betty Kley) refused to marry hiui because of his millions. However, there soems to bo ways and means out of all difficulties, even though they lead to greater complications uud, therefore, greater joy at the end of the disentanglement. Katherine Stewart, a3 Minnio Griggs, the youug bride, clattered over the boards r.f tho stage straight to the hearts of her audience. Tho ballot of young Australians was excellent, both the chorus and dancing work being of a high standard. Tho music right, through tho play went with a charming lilt, which seemed to find its v;ay into the feet of tho dancers. From tho spirit of the carnival ft the opening of tho play to the spirit of stark tragedy and the final happy eudin?. the whole theme was sprinkled with a sparkling wit commendablo for ita originality." The box plans open on \\ eunesday at lno Bristol. Judging from the popularity of tho company on its previous 'v isit a big season is predicted.