“FRESH FIELDS”

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume 76, 27 October 1941, Page 7

“FRESH FIELDS”

OPENING PERFORM AM'E TO-MORROW A THEATRICAL EVENT j "Hasn’t the weather been dreadfu | lately?”—"Yes, I haven’t been able t< j work in the garden for weeks.”—"The I lawn will soon need scything.” Sucl are typical of the remarks about Sunni Nelson’s weather lately. No wonder the garden-lover and farmer are worried But there is one place in Nelson where I the wet weather has had no depressing I effect whatever—the Repertory Club’.' '■‘Fresh Fields” at the Theatre Royal, the I delightfully gay and amusing corned} j which is to be presented here for the first time to-morrow night. | Such an opportunity of seeing thif j play, which has been discussed so much I lately, will not be neglected by theatre j lovers. It contains something for everyi one, comedy and humour, laughter anc j mirth for all who are worried by the i tax-collector or the black-out; coloui and warmth and a glorious array ol well chosen dresses and tastefully de corated furnishings and settings for the aesthetic; and a highly-finished exhibition of acting and sympathetic interpretation for all who are fond of the stage and the screen. Recently the popularity of the filnversions of famous plays and books starring some of the most celcbratec actors and actresses from the London stage, is a clear indication that the public expects a high standard of finished acting. Now that the pick of the talenl of our community brings to the stage a play rich in humour, and human interest, Nelsonians will have the opportunity of experiencing the pleasure and enjoyment to he derived from a “live The Theatre Royal is particularly suited to the production of such a play. The Repertory movement demands, as an essential, an intimate theatre with sympathetic contact between players and audience. Over a long period of years, the Royal has been famous for its acoustic properties. The management guarantees that in this theatre, the audience will hear every word. Booking has been heavy for Wednesday and Thursday and all who want to make sure of seeing and hearing this amusing comedy are earnestly advised to book to-morrow at Snapshots. This will be the last opportunity before the opening on Tuesday night. Good seats are still available for all nights. There will be definitely only three performances. As all profits wil be handed over to Patriotic Funds, such an effort as this production is worthy of full support.