OPERATIC SOCIETY PRODUCTION

Evening Star, Issue 21518, 16 September 1933, Page 17

OPERATIC SOCIETY PRODUCTION

One of the strongest casts over assembled for a local stage production appears in Les Cloches do Corncvillo,’ the Dunedin Operatic Society’s presentation, which will open a seven-night season at His Majesty’s Theatre on Saturday, October 7. The classic part of Gaspard, the miser, is taken by Mr Reynolds Herbert, who needs ho introduction to Dunedin audiences, having appeared many times in this typo of work. Mr Denis Dowling has the baritone lead, and his success on the stage will be watched with interest by the many who admire the rich quality of his robust voice. The feminine leads are taken by Misses Gwondu Burt and Freda him os, the firstmentioned having appeared with groat success in most ot tlic society’s successful pre vioiis productions, which include ’ The Runaway Oirl,’ ‘ Thu Country Girl,' and ‘The Belle of Now ITork.’ Miss Elmes, who has an important role as Serpolctlo. will bo remembered for her spirited portrayal ns the Princess of Bhong in ' A Country Girl.’ The operatic chorus, under Mr T. .1. Kirk-Burnnand, has been specially selected. Ensembles and ballet are in the cere of Miss Lily Stevens, who has created many novel and attractive evolution?. 'I os Oloclies ’ is a contemporary production <il Gilbert and Sullivan, and 13 played as ofle.i m I'Vauee as Gilbert, and Sr.lVvrn in pi-. ed m ivng-rud. It b.dstleu wit! i nr,. end w.lb Mr It eg. Trplu.v ’<•' i >1 . Id in: lie end Mr Glavci.v;- Pan 1 -.- i-» b - -ir low. Gobi-, the ut-M-vi t'vom this important section.