‘SCANDAL’

Evening Star, Issue 18254, 19 April 1923, Page 10

‘SCANDAL’

Thursday evening next, at His Majesty’s Theatre, will mark the presentation in Dunedin of ‘ Scandal,’ described as the greatest "drawing card” in the theatrical world of to j day. Everywhere it has been presented it lias been responsible for crowded bouses. In Melbourne it caused a sensation, and ten performances bad to be given every week to cope with tho crowds that flocked to see it. Probably no play in the past decade has been responsible for such a diversity of opinion as this audaciously-wrought work of Ccamo Hamilton’s. The company which has been selected is said to ho reminiscent of tho old Brough-Boucicavdt Company, and that it is remarkable for its all-round strength. Doris Duane, tho leading womny, is a young English actress whoso, work has been highly praised by English, American, and Australian critics. ‘Scandal’ has been responsible for great controversy over the now famous bedroom scene, but it is generally agreed that Cosmo Hamilton has handled the delicate situations with rare skill. The scene has been regarded by many critics as the most adroit bit of drama that has been seen on the stage. The climax, whilst being perfectly logical, springs on the audience an unexpected surprise.' The play throughout is described as most engrossing. ‘Scandal’ will be played only three nights. The plan for the season opens at 'The Bristol to-morrow.