GRAND OPERA HOUSE.

Evening Post, Volume CVIII, Issue 63, 11 September 1924, Page 10

GRAND OPERA HOUSE.

'Last night at-the Grand Opera House saw the final performance of the delightful comedy, "Miss Nell o' New Orleans.': before an audience that filled the houae. This evening, and four following nights and on ■ Saturday afternoon, the "Van-brugh-Boucicault Company will present for the- first time in ' Wellington tho popular _comedy, "Aren't We All?" which is" regarded as the best all-round production in the company's repertoire. The play,- by Frederick Lonsdale, captures the audience at the very outset with its clever dialogue and humorous and original situations, and keeps iip the interest and entertainment to the final curtain. -There is a delightful love Btory in the plot,, and the characters in tho piece fit the company admirably; Mr. Boucicault, as the gay old bachelor. Lord Grenham, has a part after his own heuYt, as though created for his special genius iv subtle comedy. He is said iv this role tO'.givo one of his most perfect characterisations. Miss Irene Ynnbrugh receives abundant opportunities for the display of her perfect artistry as the dashing, ' high-spirited ■: widow, Lady Frinton. The plans are at Ths Bristol Piano Company. There will bn a special matinee performance of "Aren't We All '!" on < Saturday • afternoon."