"THE VAGABOND KING."

Evening Post, Volume CVII, Issue 54, 7 March 1929, Page 5

"THE VAGABOND KING."

The fact .that "The Vagabond. King," which Is to.be staged here by the J. C, Williamson, Ltd. 1, management on Tuesday next for a season of nine nights and one matinee, is said to surpass in -/magnificence, any, musical play over staged in"'Sydney, not excepting "Kose Marie" and-'The Maid of the Mountains," has, naturally! had.'the effect, of infusing special Interest: in its representation here, and it is likely there will be a big demand for seats when the'box plans;are opened at The Bristol to-morrow'(Friday) morning. The music of "The Vagabond King" shows Rudolph Friml (composer of ."Rose Marie") at his: Very best, and in the'bobir there' is much "true poetry. The song: of, the Vagabond is in keeping with tho romantic theme of the play, and It , is brilliantly sung by Mr. .James Llddy, who ;ls already popularly known to New Zcalanders by his.brilliant singing, aiid acting in "The Student Prince." , ■Jllss. Strella Wilson's soprano? voice vis-heard at its best in the delightful music allotted to, the .role of Katherlne, and the comedians, Arthur ■ Stigaht and Cecil Kellaway, ■ have an abundance of opportunities in which to''exhibit .their'fun-making. Tho settings in "The Vagabond King" are spectacular; .the-dressing is lavish, and the music; Is light, bright, and vigorous. Only a limited number,pf performances can bo staged of ".The Vagabond King." as It is due to be staged in Melbpurno next mohth. ' :