"THE LILAC DOMINO."

Evening Post, Volume CII, Issue 149, 21 December 1921, Page 3

"THE LILAC DOMINO."

Big bookings took place at the Bristol Piano Company's warehouse yesterday, when the box plans for the full season of " The Lilac Domino" opened. The season will commence at the Grand Opera House on Saturday night next, under the J. C. Williamson management. In " The Lilac Domino" something more than the average musical comedy is promised. It is said to be real comic opera. The music is described as having charm and originality, and at times to rise to almost operatic heights. There is comedy in plenty also, and to judge by the reception accorded to the production in London, Australia, and more recently Auckland, the New Zealand tour can confidently be expected to be a memorable one. On: account of the play's extended run prior to coining to Australia, the music is very familiar and popular; it is chock-full of good numbers, which includes the beautiful duet, " What is Done You Never Can Undo," "True Love will Find a Way," and " For Your Love I am Waiting." The cast is practically a new one to New Zealand. Miss Rene Maxwell ("The Lilac Domino") is said to be the greatest Australian find since Nellie Stewart, which speaks volumes. Mr. Claude, Flemming comes with the reputation of playing leads at Daly's Theatre, London. , Mr. George Gee, the principal comedian, also comes with a big reputation behind him, and Auckland theatregoers are unanimous about him being the finest comedian that has graced the stage in that town. There will be a special matinee on Boxing Day and New Year's Day.