"THE LADY SLAVEY"

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXIV, Issue 10520, 13 August 1897, Page 5

"THE LADY SLAVEY"

A new musical farce was produced at the City Hall last night by Miss Gladys Leigh and several members of the Sweetheart Comedy Club, before moderate attendance. The piece was called " The Lady Slavey." A simple plot was surrounded with numerous situations of a highly entertaining character, and no end of fun was provided. The public appreciated the vivacious acting to the fullest, and were unsparing with their applause. Several new American and other songs were interspersed, and added much to the success of the piece. They were well rendered and well received. Miss Gladys Leigh as Phyllis, "The LadySlavey," was distinctly good, acting with a full grasp of tbe character. The Misses Howarde took the parts of Mrs. Captain Fitznorris and the cook respectively, the latter being especially amusing. Misses Louie Aylett and Minnie Lye, were very natural as Maud and Beatrice, daughters of Major O'Neill. Miss Doris Maitland and Miss Alice Wentworth appeared as Madame Louise (a dressmaker), and Liza (a flower seller). Mr. Collins carried off the palm among the male performers ; his Roberts (a bailiff) being one of the best representations in the farce. Mr. Edward Fort was successful as Major O'Neill, and the other parts were taken by Messrs. Vince and Shorbourne.