“LABURNUM DROVE.”

Manawatu Standard, Volume LVI, Issue 165, 13 June 1936, Page 2

“LABURNUM DROVE.”

TO BE PRESENTED NEXT WEEK. TTailcd bv critics wherever it has been presented as J. B. Priestley's finest dramatic aohicvi niont, and the stago equivalent, of his world-famous “Good Companions. “Laburnum Grove.” which is to be presented by the Little Theatre Society for the first time in Palmerston Xoith next j week abounds in all the essentials that go ; to make up the best in entertainment. Humour, action, and suspense are adnnr ; ably blended in the play, which was do- j scribed bv the London Times as “an cx- | trcinoly skilful piece of stoEv-telling, rooted in character, swift in movement, and rich in suspense." The characterisation possesses all that insight into every-day human emotions that has placed Priestley at the forefront of contemporary writers for the modern stage. AA’ith the particularly strong cast selected fer the society's presentation, and under the able direction of the producer, Airs L. Bristow, theatre-lov-ers in Palmerston North may confidently anticipate an outstandingly brilliant performance. “Laburnum Grove” is to be presneted for a season of three nights in (he Opera House, commencing on Wednesday next. Special booking arrangements for members of the society and the general public are advertised elsewhere in this issue.